Supplier Quality Engineer

7 days ago

GB, UK Oxford Nanopore Technologies Full time

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.

Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.

Oxford Nanopore's sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis, in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere

The Individual

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to join the Quality Assurance team as a Supplier Quality Engineer.

You will be able to build on / create new processes to improve supplier commitment towards delivering consistent quality to Oxford Nanopore. We are looking for an individual with a can-do approach, perseverance, good negotiation skills and ability to influence vendors to achieve Oxford Nanopore's quality objectives. You are able to develop relationships with internal stakeholders and are willing to learn.

This role will be suitable for a person working in a regulated environment such as medical device, aerospace, automotive, semiconductors or similar but will also require creative thinking for unique solutions.

The details…

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Goods-In and Logistics teams to monitor Supplier/subcontractor compliance to specifications and contractual arrangements.
  • Drive Supplier Quality management in line with the requirements of ISO 9001/ISO 13485/medical device/CE directives.
  • Work with Suppliers to support and assure responsive and effective problem resolution through Containment, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action and Verification of Effectiveness.
  • Implement improvement plans to meet Supplier Quality and Development metrics.
  • Work with Suppliers in electronic assemblies, plastic formed parts, machined parts and chemicals.
  • Work with Procurement regarding quality aspects of Supplier selection and development including capability analysis and Supplier quality management.
  • Involvement in routine Supplier qualification, specification / process change control, permits and CAPA activities with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Support business continuity plan for purchased material security.
  • Proactive Supplier risk review and develop strategies for part and process Quality improvement at vendors and subcontractors.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality initiatives. Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Any other duties as might be required within the remit and responsibilities of the post.

What We're Looking For…

  • Degree educated or equivalent experience in a scientific or engineering subject area.
  • Previous experience of working in a regulated Quality Management System environment.
  • Experience of supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
  • Good knowledge of Quality tools and techniques.
  • Willingness to travel locally and overseas (up to 30%).
  • Qualified lead auditor
  • Excellent interpersonal/written communication skills; can interact effectively with all levels of management and with team members of different technical and business areas.
  • Knowledge and experience of working in a regulatory environment such as ISO 13485/AS9100/TS16949/TL9000 would be advantageous..
  • Experience of working with an ERP system, databases and reporting software.
  • Close attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
  • Good team player with customer focus, demonstrating a sense of urgency to resolve issues as they arise.
  • Able to evaluate situations, identify options and propose effective solutions with rationale quickly and efficiently.
  • Highly self-motivated person with excellent communication, organisational, problem solving and negotiation influencing skills.
  • Be highly collaborative and able to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of which make for a wonderful working environment.

If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.


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