Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Technical Leader

CooperSurgical; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperSurgical seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality systems, process validation, and risk management across global networks. You’ll serve as a technical expert, guiding design transfer, manufacturing controls, and regulatory inspections while mentoring engineers and collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs.

Expect 20-35% travel and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• ASQ CQE/CQA certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for supplier quality systems and risk management.
• Lead validation strategies and supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory affairs.
• Support regulatory inspections and supplier transfers.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process validation

Risk management

Statistical methods

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Master's Degree preferred

ASQ CQE/CQA

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

PLM systems

Electronic QMS platforms

Job description

CooperSurgical seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality systems, process validation, and risk management across global networks. You’ll serve as a technical expert, guiding design transfer, manufacturing controls, and regulatory inspections while mentoring engineers and collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs.

Expect 20-35% travel and a focus on continuous improvement.