Expected Travel: Up to 25%
Requisition ID: 14543
Position Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer III (SQE III) leads supplier quality activities to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials, components, and services. This role is responsible for driving supplier performance through qualification, risk management, audits, and continuous improvement.
The SQE III partners with cross-functional teams to assess supplier risks, resolve complex quality issues, and support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role drives compliance, mentors junior team members as needed, and uses data-driven insights to proactively manage supplier performance and risk.
Principal Responsibilities
• Drive supplier quality performance across commodities, PFGs, and critical services, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives
• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers, including risk assessment and compliance evaluation
• Advance supplier capability through targeted development initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk reduction
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including oversight of SCARs, root cause effectiveness, and escalation as needed
• Support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes to ensure robust supplier quality and process readiness
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing supplier performance data, identifying trends, and implementing proactive actions
• Oversee supplier-related quality activities including audits, quality planning, and performance reviews
• Lead cross-functional supplier quality initiatives and represent Supplier Quality in business and project teams
• Support integration of acquired suppliers into the Teleflex quality system and standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies
Education / Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001), with emphasis on supplier controls
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience applying statistical techniques to support quality and process improvement
• Proven experience in supplier or quality auditing (third-party certification preferred)
• Professional certification (e.g., ASQ CQE) or equivalent technical qualification preferred
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and supplier quality activities
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Effective communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to present information clearly and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience facilitating problem-solving and improvement initiatives
• Proficiency in standard business and quality tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, statistical software such as Minitab)
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At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.
