Supplier Quality/ Procurement Engineering

SRM Digital; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SRM Digital in Loveland, CO seeks an experienced Supplier Quality / Procurement Engineer to lead supplier qualification, development, and transition activities. You will support NPI, product transfers, ECOs, and manufacturing validation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on supplier qualification experience, proficiency with GD&T, PPAP/APQP, and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and a track record of driving CAPA and supplier audits in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement/Supplier Quality Engineering or Supplier Development.
• Hands-on experience with Supplier Qualification, Supplier Transition, and NPI.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end supplier qualification, supplier development, and supplier transition activities.
• Support NPI, product sustenance, and product transfer initiatives.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work on ECOs, drawing updates, fixture designs, and digital work instructions.
• Plan and execute First Article Inspections (FAI), including fit, form, and function testing.
• Prepare and maintain PPAP, APQP, CQP, CQR, and supplier qualification documentation.
• Manage supplier CAPA, PDN, process audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation in line with cGMP and FDA requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Procurement Engineering

NPI

Engineering drawing interpretation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality / Procurement Engineer with a strong background in Supplier Development, Supplier Qualification, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality Management.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing supplier qualification and transition activities, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, engineering changes, and manufacturing validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end supplier qualification, supplier development, and supplier transition activities.
• Support NPI, product sustenance, and product transfer initiatives.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), drawing updates, fixture designs, and digital work instructions.
• Plan and execute First Article Inspections (FAI), including fit, form, and function testing.
• Prepare and maintain PPAP, APQP, CQP, CQR, and supplier qualification documentation.
• Manage supplier CAPA, Product Deviation Notices (PDN), process audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop and execute equipment validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with cGMP and FDA requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs, identify risks, and drive corrective actions through closure.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in Procurement Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Supplier Development.
• Hands-on experience with Supplier Qualification, Supplier Transition, and NPI.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, FAI, PPAP, APQP, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Experience with supplier audits, CAPA, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, cGMP, and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of ASTM standards.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication, supplier coordination, and stakeholder management skills.