German-Speaking Supplier Quality Engineer & Lead Auditor

RED Global; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

RED Global is seeking a German-speaking Supplier Quality Engineer/Lead Auditor for a contract role focused on implants and regulated medical devices. The candidate will lead supplier audits, support QMS integration after M&A, and manage CAPAs across the German supplier base with occasional Swiss visits.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or related fields, strong polymers/chemical materials background, and certified Lead Auditor status (ISO 13485 preferred).

Qualifications

• Certified Lead Auditor status (ISO 13485 strongly preferred).
• Fluent in German and English (mandatory).
• Strong background in polymers/chemical materials, ideally in implantable medical devices or regulated industries.
• Experience auditing suppliers and managing CAPAs in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and quality assessments across Germany.
• Support QMS and supplier quality integration after acquisitions.
• Manage supplier CAPAs, non-conformances, and remediation activities.
• Assess supplier qualification, risk, performance and quality systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and international stakeholders.
• Provide onsite support in Switzerland alongside supplier visits in Germany.

Skills

German language

English language

Lead Auditor

Auditing

Polymers/chemical materials knowledge

Education

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Polymer Science

Materials Science

Related discipline

Job description

RED Global is seeking a German-speaking Supplier Quality Engineer/Lead Auditor for a contract role focused on implants and regulated medical devices. The candidate will lead supplier audits, support QMS integration after M&A, and manage CAPAs across the German supplier base with occasional Swiss visits.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or related fields, strong polymers/chemical materials background, and certified Lead Auditor status (ISO 13485 preferred).