Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you passionate about quality and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to help us enhance our systems and processes, investigate customer returns, and drive supplier quality improvements.

About Us:

Oxley Group is a world-class provider of advanced solutions for the defence and aerospace industries, serving a global customer base.

Specialists in LED lighting, night vision, EMI filters and electronic components, Oxley offers comprehensive design, manufacturing, and testing facilities within the company’s UK manufacturing centre and through Oxley Inc in the US. The team works across the globe on world leading technology, including projects for Boeing, BAE Systems, Saab, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. Oxley is the winner of multiple awards including the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Aerospace Electronics Design Award, Best Community Involvement and the Make UK Award for Developing Future Talent.

Located in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the country, Oxley is based on the edge of the renowned Lake District in Ulverston, Cumbria.

What you'll do:

• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys)
• Manage non-conformance reports and support MRB meetings
• Conduct internal and external audits
• Review and verify First Article Inspections
• Analyse returned products and production failures to drive improvements

What you'll need:

• NC/BTEC in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering – or relevant experience
• Experience in ISO9001 (AS9100 is a plus)
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Internal Auditor qualification preferred
• Familiarity with SharePoint and ERP systems (IFS is a bonus)

Skills that make you stand out:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Confident using MS Office and test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
• Great communication and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and organised

Why join us?

• Be part of a central quality team making a real impact
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements for relevant roles
• Work in a supportive, detail-focused environment
• Competitive salary
• 4-day working week
• Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
• Group bonus scheme
• BUPA healthcare
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee retail discounts and wellbeing centre
• Group pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities (Apprenticeship & Graduate programmes, further education training programmes, mentorship, career progression)
• Free onsite parking
• Electric vehicle charge points
• Additional leave for cadets, reservists, and cadet force adult volunteers