Senior Manager, Supplier Quality – Supply Base Optimization

Brighter Signals; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term incentive program

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager Source Quality Supply Base Optimization to lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting MedTech optimization programs. You will set priorities, allocate resources, and drive quality, compliance, and transfer activities from project initiation through stabilization and handoff to sustaining operations.

You will partner with Procurement, Network Optimization, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory, and Quality Systems to ensure patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Business, or related; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
• 2+ years of direct people-management experience.
• Experience leading supplier-related product/process transfers, supplier qualification, development, or network optimization initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of quality/mfg systems, supplier controls, process validation, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, EU MDR, US medical-device QSR.
• Experience managing multiple projects with cross-functional influence.
• Lean/Six Sigma or Process Excellence experience; project-management certification preferred; quality certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Source Quality function for Supply Base Optimization projects, including product/process transfers and supplier consolidation.
• Provide technical leadership in quality, compliance, supplier controls, and risk management.
• Lead development and execution of Transfer Quality Plans and stabilization activities.
• Oversee onboarding, qualification, development, and stabilization of suppliers; manage dashboard metrics and reporting.
• Establish governance, escalation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patient safety and supply continuity.

Skills

People leadership

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

QMS

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager Source Quality Supply Base Optimization to lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting MedTech optimization programs. You will set priorities, allocate resources, and drive quality, compliance, and transfer activities from project initiation through stabilization and handoff to sustaining operations.

You will partner with Procurement, Network Optimization, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory, and Quality Systems to ensure patient