Global Supplier Quality Engineer - New Product Launch Lead

Katalyst CRO; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global supplier quality initiatives across regulated industries such as Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing supplier transfers, and ensuring readiness of ERP/PLM systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management, risk assessment, and change management skills, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, supplier quality, and project management within regulated industries (Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences).
• Experience managing global supply chain projects and supplier coordination.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, sourcing, demand and supply planning, ERP/PLM, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain and supplier quality projects for new product launches and supplier transfers.
• Coordinate with internal teams and domestic/international suppliers.
• Manage sourcing, demand planning, qualification, deployment, and operational readiness activities.
• Track project timelines, risks, action items, and ensure successful execution.
• Support ERP and PLM system readiness and change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulated manufacturing and quality standards.
• Communicate project status and updates with stakeholders across multiple levels.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Quality Engineering

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

ERP & PLM Systems

S&OP / IBP

Change Management

Risk Management

Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Life

Strong Communication and Problem-Solv

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business

Six Sigma / PMP / Process Excellence Certification

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global supplier quality initiatives across regulated industries such as Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing supplier transfers, and ensuring readiness of ERP/PLM systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management, risk assessment, and change management skills, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.