We are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials, components, and services from our suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Consumables and Supply Chain, you will play a key role in supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement**.**
The Role:
Support supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding
Conduct supplier audits (UK and international) and drive development activities
Monitor supplier performance, including QBRs and quality agreements
Define and align Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, especially during NPI
Lead root cause analysis and manage supplier CAPA processes
Drive continuous improvement and prevent recurring quality issues
Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
Skills & Experience required:
Experience in manufacturing (optics or regulated industries preferred)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (ISO 13485 desirable)
Skilled in problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
Experience with audits and vendor quality performance measures
Desirable
Six Sigma or CQE certification
Experience in medical, pharma, or aerospace sectors
Additional Requirements
Right to work in the relevant country
Willingness to travel (UK and international). Travel around 25-30%
Full driving licence
Location:
This position is based on-site, min 3 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City)
Why work for Refeyn?
Compensation and core benefits
We anticipate salary starting from £41,000 per annum, depending on candidate's experience
25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes. - Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme
Family Friendly Benefits
Refeyn offers YellowNest Nursery Scheme to all employees once probation is passed, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.
