Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Perform risk-based supplier assessments aligned with product and process criticality
• Serve as a key technical and quality liaison between DEKA, manufacturing partner, and its supplier base
• Support supplier selection decisions in collaboration with Design Authority (customer), Engineering, Procurement, and Quality Assurance
• Conduct supplier audits (remote and onsite) for new and existing suppliers
• Review and approve supplier documentation including certifications, validations, and quality records
• Ensure supplier readiness for production launch, including capacity, quality systems, and process controls
• Participate in design transfer and process validation activities where supplier input is required
• Own supplier quality oversight for assigned NPI projects and production suppliers
• Maintain and improve Approved Supplier List (ASL) classification and risk-based controls
• Support external and internal audits involving supplier quality systems
• Ensure supplier quality agreements are established and maintained
• Drive adherence to change notification and supplier control requirements
• Partner with Design Authority (customer), Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering
• Support material nonconformance investigations and disposition decisions
• Provide supplier risk input to project teams and change control processes
• Support supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field; or equivalent experience in regulated industry may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related role in medical device or regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and medical device regulatory requirements
• Experience with supplier audits, qualification, and risk-based supplier management
• Experience supporting NPI or design transfer activities strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, validation, and quality systems

Skills

• Experience with contract manufacturing and global supply chains
• Familiarity with statistical tools, risk analysis (FMEA), and CAPA systems
• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead supplier interactions and drive accountability
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making capability
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced NPI and production environment
• High attention to detail and regulatory compliance mindset
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to suppliers as needed, estimated to be 20% travel

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 13485 Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, or similar) are a plus.