Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Repligen Corporation; Marlborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or commission

Equity

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision

Retirement benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Repligen Corporation is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer in Marlborough, MA to ensure supplier quality meets GMP and FDA expectations. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, SCAR investigations, change management, and performance monitoring while partnering with internal teams to drive risk reduction and continuous improvement.

The role requires 7+ years in supplier quality with a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, strong problem-solving, analytical, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Supplier Quality or related field.
• Experience with supplier qualification, audits, nonconformance investigations, CAPA/SCAR, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements including GMP and FDA.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and supplier quality systems.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification activities and assess supplier capabilities.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits and document findings.
• Investigate supplier-related nonconformances and manage SCARs.
• Evaluate supplier changes and coordinate cross-functional actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive risk reduction and improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Experience: 7+ years

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Life Sciences

Job description

## Senior Supplier Quality EngineerApply: Marlborough, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R-741The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet Repligen quality, regulatory, and technical requirements. This role partners with suppliers and internal teams to support supplier qualification, performance management, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement* **Supplier Qualification:** Conduct technical evaluations and qualification activities for new and existing suppliers, including assessment of manufacturing processes, capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with Repligen requirements.* **Supplier Audits:** Plan and conduct supplier audits, document findings, assess risk, and follow through on corrective actions and improvement opportunities.* **Supplier Quality Issues:** Lead supplier-related nonconformance investigations and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), including root cause evaluation, corrective action follow-up, and effectiveness verification.* **Supplier Change Management:** Evaluate Supplier Change Notifications (SCNs), assess quality and regulatory impact, and coordinate cross-functional reviews and required actions.* **Supplier Performance:** Monitor supplier quality performance and trends through scorecards, NCMRs, SCARs, audit results, and other key performance indicators. Partner with suppliers to address performance gaps.* **Supplier Risk and Development:** Perform supplier risk assessments and support development plans for key and critical suppliers to reduce quality and supply risk and improve supplier capability.* **Cross-Functional Partnership:** Collaborate with Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory teams on supplier qualification, product and process validation, supplier changes, and quality improvement activities. ### Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.* 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or a related field.* Experience with supplier qualification, supplier audits, nonconformance investigations, CAPA/SCAR, and root cause analysis.* Working knowledge of quality management systems and applicable regulatory requirements, including GMP and FDA requirements.* Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes, technical documentation, and supplier quality systems.* Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.* Ability to travel to supplier locations as required. ### Preferred Qualifications* Experience within life sciences, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, or another regulated industry.* ASQ certification, Lead Auditor certification, or similar quality certification.* Experience with statistical methods, process capability, validation, or continuous improvement tools.*Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $130,000-$145,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.*