Supplier Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$85K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific discipline
  • 5-8 years of Supplier Quality or related experience in the medical device industry
  • In-depth understanding of regulatory standards and quality systems
  • Proficient in PPAP, risk management, and quality assessment tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams
  • Proficient in PLM systems and quality documentation tools

Responsibilities

  • Ensure consistent delivery of quality parts and materials by suppliers
  • Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to the Approved Supplier List
  • Conduct quality impact assessments and maintain documentation
  • Review and approve PPAP documentation including Control Plans and DFMEAs
  • Conduct supplier risk assessments and maintain risk profiles
  • Facilitate Supplier Quality Agreements and perform audits
  • Coordinate evaluation and selection activities for suppliers
  • Support and oversee Process Validation activities
  • Collaborate with Global Supplier Quality teams on SDR/SOQ activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and impactful industry
  • Collaborate with international teams and diverse suppliers
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Role in ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
Full Job Description
Summary:
Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers deliver quality materials, components, and services in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements within the medical device industry.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services meeting Healthcare requirements.
  • Evaluate and onboard new suppliers into the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
  • Perform product and feature-level quality impact assessments and maintain necessary documentation.
  • Review and approve PPAP documentation including Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, Process Drawings, Capability Studies, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
  • Conduct supplier risk segmentation and maintain risk profiles.
  • Facilitate Supplier Quality Agreements and conduct supplier audits.
  • Coordinate supplier evaluation and selection activities for new suppliers or changes to existing products/processes.
  • Support and approve Process Validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ), MSA/TMV, and Control Plans.
  • Route documentation in PLM systems and follow up for approvals and release.
  • Collaborate with Global Supplier Quality teams to implement Supplier Data Review (SDR) / Supplier Owned Quality (SOQ) activities.

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Technical, or Scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in Supplier Quality or related roles within the Medical Device industry.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, quality systems, and supplier quality processes.
  • Experience with PPAP, risk management, process validation, and quality tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and global teams.
  • Proficiency in PLM systems and quality documentation tools.

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