Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Staftonic LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer in Minneapolis. This long-term contract role focuses on supplier qualification and management within the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering, with a strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of supplier quality management systems.
• Hands-on experience with supplier qualification and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and management for new product introduction.
• Execute supplier control strategies and risk assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis and address supplier quality issues.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ISO 13485

FDA QSR

Job description

Senior Recruiter at Staftonic, Passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities

Position: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Duration: Long-Term Project

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier qualification, evaluation, and management for new product introduction and commercialization.
• Develop and execute supplier control strategies, qualification plans, and risk assessments.
• Review and approve supplier change requests, material specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier readiness and robust validation of purchased materials and components.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective CAPAs to address supplier quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and process capability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering within a regulated industry (Medical Device experience strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and supplier quality management systems.
• Hands‑on experience with supplier qualification, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and change control.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Medical Equipment Manufacturing