Supplier Quality Engineer

Job DescriptionAt LEX, were recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer who is experienced in Supplier Management within the molecular biology industry and confident at dealing with products subject to FDA inspections. Your role will be is important to the team as, you’ll support with supplier evaluation and management to determine who the best vendors and suppliers are for the business.LEX Diagnostics is an ambitious, well-funded point-of-care diagnostics business. We believe that fast, accessible molecular diagnostics will have a fundamental impact on how infectious diseases are managed at point of care and beyond. Our technology is uniquely able to address this challenge and we are commercialising it with partners who share our ambition. You can read more about LEX here.As the Supplier Quality Engineer at LEX, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain operations and contribute to the advancement of diagnostic solutions that will improve patient outcomes.What you will be doing:Evaluate and qualify suppliers and vendors based on defined criteria, including quality standards, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics.Ensure we have the appropriate NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements) and SQA’s (Supply Quality Agreements) in place with suppliers.Work in collaboration with the Engineering and Manufacturing teams on incoming product inspections.Manage first article inspection reports (FAIR) and resolve any supply-related issues promptly.Coordinate the handling of non-conforming materials with suppliers and initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as needed.Initiate and document complaints and deviations with suppliers as necessary.Skills and experience required to be successful in this position:Experienced in Supplier Evaluation and Management methodologies and practices.Confident in conducting Supplier audits of Supplier Quality Management Systems. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with suppliers to resolve issues related to non-conforming material deliveries.Skilled in performing thorough incoming goods inspection and testing using various hand tools and equipment.Strong documentation and communication skills in diverse team environments.If you possess previous experience using Sales force with Dot Compliance, then this would be beneficial but is not essential.LEX Diagnostics is part of TTP Group, an employee-owned business. It operates from green surroundings in Melbourn, less than 10 miles south of Cambridge. TTP Group takes a long-term approach to investment and has been at the forefront of point-of-care diagnostics for over 20 years. Drawing upon the expertise of its consultants in the Life Science sector, and the management experience of a company with a 30-year track record of developing breakthrough technology and creating ambitious tech businesses, TTP Group invested core IP and staff into LEX in 2020.Our benefits include:Annual profit-related bonusEmployer pension contribution of 12% of pensionable payPrivate medical insurance for employees and dependantsFree lunch and all-day refreshmentsLife insurance worth 6 x salary25 days holiday with the option to carry over or bring forward 5 daysEnhanced maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return part-time for a yearElectric car leasing schemeCycle to work schemePublic Transport Season ticket loanA wide range of social clubs and activities including squash, Zumba, yoga, arts and crafts and even our own rock band!Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships as well as our own onsite gym to useThis is an exciting opportunity within the LEX Diagnostics team and to help and support us with achieving our goal to commercialisation. If you’re looking to join a diverse and growing team, then apply now!Every application will receive a response.
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