Blackfield Associates is currently partnered with an exciting Medical Device startup, in the Oxford area. We are currently looking for a Supplier Development Engineer, to join their team on a permanent basis. This is to support their continual growth plans.
The role will be responsible for developing supplier relationships, ensure contractual compliance and executing continuous improvement initiatives. You will possess a diverse skill set including technical competence in engineering principles, manufacturing processes and problem-solving abilities, to address issues in supplier performance and product quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Candidates will need a demonstrable track record in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, ideally Medical Device but this could extend to Pharmaceutical/Food Manufacturing/Aerospace/Automotive/Cosmetics/Defence etc. You will need a track record within engineering and working with external manufacturers/suppliers. Candidates will need a recongised engineering qualification.
The role does offer hybrid work, but you must be within a commutable distance from Oxford.