Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Refeyn Ltd
  • Cowley, Oxfordshire
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Refeyn Ltd are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Operations team based in Oxford. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary starting from £41,000 per annum plus excellent company benefits.

About us:

Our vision is to accelerate discovery through innovation, empowering the latest scientific breakthroughs in basic research and transforming biotherapeutic development and manufacturing.

The Supplier Quality Engineer role:

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.

Key responsibilities as our Supplier Quality Engineer:

  • 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

What we re looking for in our Supplier Quality Engineer:

  • Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
  • 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

Benefits of becoming our Supplier Quality Engineer:

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
  • Must have a right to work in the UK

If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to join our fantastic team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Click apply today to become one of our Supplier Quality Engineer!