Supplier quality engineer

*** URGENT OPPORTUNITY – Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) (Belfast)***

One of our clients in the Life science sector is currently looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join the team.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: Belfast, Ireland

Contract Duration: 6-12 months

Start Date: Late August

We are seeking an experienced Contract Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support a critical post-acquisition supplier integration and development program based in Belfast. The successful consultant will act as the link between supplier quality compliance and practical manufacturing engineering, ensuring supplier processes meet the highest standards within a regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality engineering activities for both local and international suppliers supporting AED product lines.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier audits and assessments, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ISO 13485 compliance.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes to identify technical gaps, capacity limitations, and potential production risks.
• Drive effective root cause investigations and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) with existing and newly integrated suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and M&A teams to harmonize supplier quality agreements, align technical specifications, and ensure compliance with corporate Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Support supplier development initiatives focused on improving process capability, quality performance, and manufacturing robustness.

Key Requirements

• Strong engineering background in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in medical device supplier quality management within a highly regulated ISO 13485 environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier auditing, supplier development, risk mitigation, and process optimization.
• Previous involvement in post-acquisition integration projects is highly desirable.
• ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with international suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

📩 If you are interested in this position, please send your updated CV by email to , specifying your availability and phone number so we can connect quickly.