Engineer, Supplier Quality III

• Lead defined Supplier Quality activities for manufacturing sites and business units
• Determine audit prioritization based on supplier risk and performance, and communicate results to suppliers and stakeholders
• Lead supplier evaluation activities, NPI supplier due diligence, and PPAP/part qualification execution
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to define actions and priorities for supplier quality issues
• Establish and oversee processes for issue reporting, nonconformance, deviation, SCAR, and complaint management
• Manage supplier corrective and preventive actions and drive root-cause analysis to eliminate recurrence
• Act as supplier liaison for escalation of inspection and testing issues, ensuring product control procedures are followed
• Oversee documentation compliance and review records for completeness and validity
• Approve updated documentation as appropriate
• Create and execute Quality Agreements and PPAP documentation supporting supplier qualification
• Use PPI and data analysis to correct performance gaps and improve supplier quality processes
• Drive root-cause resolution, risk mitigation, and sustained reduction of supplier nonconformances

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience required for professional, management, and leadership roles
• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience may be acceptable for associate roles
• Quality auditor training preferred for bands 4–6
• Quality lead auditor training preferred or required for advanced professional roles depending on business need
• Supplier audit, supplier qualification, PPAP/part qualification, supplier issue management, and corrective action experience preferred
• 5–8 years in Supplier Quality, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business Process, or related functions
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards
• Experience with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 210/211, ISO 14971, MDSAP, or other applicable requirements preferred based on business context
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across functions and build effective relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to analyze data, summarize results, generate metrics, identify risks, and drive improvement actions
• Detail-oriented, organized, accurate, self-motivated, adaptable, and able to prioritize work to meet business objectives
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and walk between buildings or to production, laboratory, warehouse, or office areas
• Close vision needed to read documents, quality records, and computer screens
• Ability to lift up to 15–20 lbs. as business needs require
• Ability to travel by air, train, or car; supplier-facing and leadership roles may require up to approximately 30% travel

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Standard Monday–Friday work schedule