Hybrid MedTech Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Quality

Pro Staff; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support supplier quality, manufacturing operations, and supply chain performance in a regulated medical device environment. This hybrid role offers three days onsite and two days remote.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2–4 years of supplier engineering experience, plus knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DFM, and statistics. Travel up to 10–15% globally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 2-4 years of Supplier Engineering experience.
• Medical device industry experience required.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and purchased components.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFM, statistical methods, and structured problem‑solving.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% globally.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier qualification, material validation, and engineering projects.
• Partner with sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve material and supply chain issues.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for supplier‑related defects.
• Coordinate supplier change notifications and change impact assessments.
• Drive supplier process improvements using engineering and quality methodologies.
• Support material investigations, risk assessments, and quality system requirements.
• Collaborate with global suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure product quality and continuity of supply.

Skills

Supplier engineering

Supplier quality

Manufacturing engineering

Regulated industries

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFM

Statistical methods

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel 10-15%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Pro Staff in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support supplier quality, manufacturing operations, and supply chain performance in a regulated medical device environment. This hybrid role offers three days onsite and two days remote.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2–4 years of supplier engineering experience, plus knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DFM, and statistics. Travel up to 10–15% globally is expected.