Position : Supplier Quality Engineer
Location : Gainesville, FL (Onsite)
Job Description & Key Responsibilities :
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, CFR 21 Part 820 and international regulations.
- Enhance QSR processes through CAPA closure and quality improvements.
- Manage Supplier Initiated Change Requests (DCR, ECR, MCR) via Change Management; present to Change Management Board (CMB) for approval.
- Review / close Supplier Audit Non-Conformities and CAPAs (Trackwise).
- Review supplier deliverables : MSA, SPC, GD&T, Process Validation, PPAP, FMEA .
- Conduct pre-assessment audits with Sourcing & RAQA leads; manage CCA, audit adoption, self-assessment, and onsite audits.
- Lead supplier quality issue resolution : non-conformances, CAPAs, containment, corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and supplier teams; escalate supplier corrective actions when required.
- Support manufacturing transfers, ensuring quality activities are executed.
- Maintain KPIs, analyze supplier quality data, and apply statistical methods for process control.
- Act as primary contact for compliance issues with assigned suppliers; ensure accuracy and integrity of supplier data.
- Own and report all supplier-related quality issues, ensuring communication with stakeholders.
- Partner with Strategic Sourcing / SQM to develop and approve quality assurance agreements.
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality and participate in audit programs (planning, execution, closure).
- Contribute to creation / review of procedures; collaborate effectively across teams.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science-related field.5+ years in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or regulated environment.Strong knowledge of Risk Management, NC / CAPA, Audits, Statistics .Understanding of US & International Medical Device Regulations .Strong communication, negotiation, project management, and influencing skills.Critical / analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.