Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Family Support: Leave policies

401K Plan

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in El Paso, TX is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support critical suppliers in injection molding, subassemblies and other components. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, PPAP submissions, and QMS activities in a regulated environment.

Role requires collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA and Regulatory Affairs; extensive fault analysis and CAPA responsibilities. Salary is in the $80k–$100k range with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier qualification, approval and lifecycle management.
• Experience conducting supplier quality system audits (on site / remote / desktop).
• Hands on experience leading or reviewing PPAP submissions for medical device components.
• Familiarity with QMS/PLM systems (e.g., TrackWise, Agile, Windchill, SAP).
• Ability to work with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier additions, re-approval, suspension, or disqualification.
• Conduct supplier evaluations including quality system assessments and regulatory compliance checks.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure ASL-approved suppliers are used for sourcing and production.
• Define PPAP scope and act as PPAP focal point for suppliers.
• Ensure IQ/OQ/PQ process validations are completed for critical processes when applicable.
• Evaluate SCRs for quality, regulatory and risk impact; participate in CAPA and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Quality systems audits

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Technology

Tools

TrackWise

Windchill

SAP

Agile

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• *Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will support key projects and activities with Critical suppliers in commodities such as Injection Molding, Subassemblies, plastic and other mechanical and electronic components, these activities may include set up acceptance activities, supplier audits, process validations, quality agreements negotiations, Supplier CAPAs as well as Supplier Change Requests (SCR) evaluations and dispositions
• *Strong hands on experience in supplier qualification, approval, and lifecycle management.
• *Proven capability to create, manage, and maintain Approved Supplier Lists (ASL).
• *Experience conducting supplier quality system audits (on site / remote / desktop).
• *Hands on experience leading or reviewing PPAP submissions for medical device components.
• *Working knowledge of process validation requirements (IQ / OQ / PQ) for supplier processes.
• *Strong understanding of risk based decision making aligned with ISO 14971 principles.
• *Strong skills in root cause analysis and problem solving methodologies
• *Familiarity with electronic QMS / PLM systems (e.g., TrackWise, Agile, Windchill, SAP).
• *Ability to work effectively with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs.
• *Strong supplier communication skills (technical discussions, expectations, escalation).
• *Ability to manage multiple suppliers and PPAPs simultaneously in a regulated environment.
• *Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
• *Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.
• *Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier‑related problems as they occur through the Supplier CAPA process.
• *Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
• *Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.
• *Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre‑Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre‑Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering, Post‑Market Supplier Quality and Distribution Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow MiniMed to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
• *Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation

Roles & Responsibilities

• *Main tain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL), including supplier addition, re approval, suspension, or disqualification.
• *Conduct supplier evaluations including quality system assessments, technical capability reviews, and regulatory compliance checks.
• *Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and Supplier Quality requirements.
• *Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure only ASL approved suppliers are used for sourcing and production.
• *Define PPAP scope and level based on component risk, regulatory impact, and supplier maturity.
• *Act as the PPAP focal point for suppliers, ensuring timely and complete submission of PPAP packages.
• *Ensure process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) are completed when applicable for critical or special processes.
• *Evaluate Supplier Change Requests (SCRs) for quality, regulatory, and risk impact
• *Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• *Support readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• *Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve quality issues in a timely manner

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

El Paso, TX

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Engineer

ID

432186

Skills

PLM | Windchill

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY