Sr Supplier Quality Engineer
About the role
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Responsibilities
Own Site-Level Supplier Performance
Manage assigned suppliers to ensure alignment with quality and operational requirements across QII, Manufacturing, Installation, and Field Service.
Identify and mitigate supplier quality risks, manage Qnotes and MRB processes, and minimize scrap, disruption, and field impact.
Lead Supplier Management and Improvement Efforts
Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement (strategic and operational), Service, SQMs, and SMEs to resolve issues, support operations, and improve efficiency.
Participate in AVM and related forums to ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.
Engage in NPI processes to ensure manufacturability, clear specifications, and supplier alignment using QATS tools.
Partner with Engineering and suppliers to define critical attributes, acceptance criteria, and inspection strategies (FAI, PSI).
Act as the SME for assigned suppliers, leading root cause analysis, SCAR processes, and corrective actions.
Track and close supplier issues, manage Supplier Change Notifications (SCN), and reduce defects impacting manufacturing, installation, and service.
Guide suppliers in adopting QATS tools (e.g., PFMEA, SPC, MSA, Cpk, Control Plans) to improve process control, increase part acceptance, and shift from inspection to data-driven validation.
Monitor Field Performance and Escalate Risks
Reduce Cost of Poor Quality
Perform for-cause audits, identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical, fields OR equivalent experience.
8+ years of technical leadership experience in Supply Chain engineering, design engineering and/or Supplier Quality Engineering.
Experience in healthcare and medical technology sector and strong understanding of ISO13485 and ISO9001.
Ability to lead projects consisting of cross-functional teams, and manage complex problem solving projects with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of supplier manufacturing process, engineering requirements, and design solutions in a regulated industry.
Experience with lean manufacturing, statistical process control, Six Sigma, and design for manufacturability practices.
Strong track record of problem solving and driving process improvements.
Passion for Travel and Onsite Supplier Engagement. Willingness to travel.
Qualifications
Proficient in understanding supplier manufacturing process, engineering requirements, and design solutions in a regulated industry.
Experience with lean manufacturing, statistical process control, Six Sigma, and design for manufacturability practices.
Strong track record of problem solving and driving process improvements.
Passion for Travel and Onsite Supplier Engagement. Willingness to travel.
Skills
Supplier Quality Engineering
Lean Manufacturing
Statistical Process Control
Six Sigma
Design for Manufacturability
Supplier Controls
Supplier Audits
Quality Management Systems
Quality Management Software
ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick and Safe Time
Pay
$139,180 - $191,378
Schedule
Full-time