Global Quality Supply Chain Engineer

Pelican Products; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career development

Global project exposure

Job summary

Peli BioThermal is hiring a Global Quality Supply Chain Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. You will own supplier quality across our global network, aligning with SIOP and Purchasing, and leading quality control plans for materials and services.

Bring experience in supplier qualifications, audits, and QMS, plus strong root-cause analysis and risk management. This role focuses on improving supplier performance and ensuring quality from source to product delivery.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related technical background.
• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or related function.
• Experience working with suppliers to resolve quality and performance issues.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, supplier audits, and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own and strengthen supplier quality practices across the global supply chain.
• Define supplier and supply chain quality requirements with SIOP and Purchasing.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans for materials and services.
• Establish supplier quality KPIs and analyze performance data.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Audits

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Aug 23, 2026

We're Hiring: Global Quality Supply Chain Engineer

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Company: Peli BioThermal

About Us

Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company's products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company's customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management.

At Peli BioThermal, your work has a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn't an option. If you're ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

What You'll Do

You’ll own and strengthen supplier quality practices across our global supply chain. From supplier qualification and audits to KPIs, corrective actions, risk assessments, and new product launches, you’ll help ensure quality is built into our supply chain from the beginning.

• Partner with SIOP and Purchasing teams to define supplier and supply chain quality requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans for materials and services supplied to Peli BioThermal.
• Establish supplier quality KPIs and use performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and work directly with suppliers to address quality concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct supplier qualification and surveillance audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions through verification and closure.
• Define Critical-to-Quality characteristics for purchased materials and services.
• Lead the global supplier qualification process and ensure requirements remain aligned with Peli BioThermal quality expectations.
• Manage supplier quality issues impacting production, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of long-term solutions.
• Represent Quality during the development of new supply chains for New Product Development and confirm supplier requirements during New Product Introduction.
• Develop and maintain material and supplier risk assessments to identify and reduce supply chain risk.
• Analyze quality data and apply risk management principles to strengthen quality systems and processes.
• Develop and perform internal and external Quality Management System audits and lead related process improvements.
• Support the development of QA/Lab Technicians and Inspectors through training and project assignments.
• Support and manage calibration system compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related technical background.
• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related function.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve quality and performance issues.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, supplier audits, and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze supplier and quality data and turn findings into clear actions.
• Experience developing or managing supplier KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of quality planning, inspection requirements, and Critical-to-Quality characteristics.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Purchasing, SIOP, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence teams and suppliers.

What's In It For You

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Opportunities to lead global engineering projects with real business impact
• Work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams across multiple manufacturing sites
• Travel throughout our East Coast operations to support manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
• Career growth within a growing global life sciences organization

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this positionis listed below. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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