Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Medical Devices

Teleflex Incorporated; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleflex Incorporated is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier quality efforts, manage risk, audits, and drive continuous improvement across materials and services. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality supply that meets regulatory standards.

You will lead supplier qualification, supplier changes, and SCAR resolutions, while mentoring junior staff and applying data-driven insights to improve performance and prevent quality issues in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001), with emphasis on supplier controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying statistical techniques to support quality and process improvement.
• Proven experience in supplier or quality auditing (third-party certification preferred).
• Professional certification (e.g., ASQ CQE) or equivalent technical qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality performance across commodities, PFGs, and critical services, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives.
• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers, including risk assessment and compliance evaluation.
• Advance supplier capability through targeted development initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk reduction.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including oversight of SCARs, root cause effectiveness, and escalation as needed.
• Support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes to ensure robust supplier quality and process readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing supplier performance data, identifying trends, and implementing proactive actions.
• Oversee supplier-related quality activities including audits, quality planning, and performance reviews.
• Lead cross-functional supplier quality initiatives and represent Supplier Quality in business and project teams.
• Support integration of acquired suppliers into Teleflex quality system and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies.

Skills

Supplier quality

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Minitab

Job description

Teleflex Incorporated is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier quality efforts, manage risk, audits, and drive continuous improvement across materials and services. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality supply that meets regulatory standards.

You will lead supplier qualification, supplier changes, and SCAR resolutions, while mentoring junior staff and applying data-driven insights to improve performance and prevent quality issues in a fast-paced