Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer I

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 holidays

20 days PTO

401k

Employee Stock Purchase plan

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer I to oversee supplier quality in a regulated healthcare environment. This remote US-based role focuses on compliance, supplier performance, and manufacturing consistency, partnering with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers to drive CAPA, improvement, and trend visibility.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in supplier quality, a B.E. in engineering, and strong knowledge of ISO 13485/9001 and GMP, with GD&T and auditing experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or related engineering roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electro-Mechanical
• Proficiency in quality standards ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience with statistical techniques and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T
• ISO lead auditor or Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Generate and monitor supplier CAPA plans from investigation to closure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and revise Quality Agreements
• Qualify and manage supplier performance, identifying process gaps
• Lead strategies for continuous improvement with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Build relationships to maintain consistent manufacturing processes
• Report quality trends and supplier performance to management

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

Statistical methods

GD&T

ISO 13485

ISO 9001

GMP

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer I to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role focuses on supplier quality oversight within a regulated healthcare environment, with an emphasis on ensuring compliance, strengthening supplier performance, and supporting manufacturing consistency. The position will partner closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to drive corrective action, continuous improvement, and trend visibility. It is well suited for a quality engineering professional who can combine technical rigor with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $123,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Generate and monitor supplier CAPA plans from investigation to closure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and revise Quality Agreements
• Qualify and manage supplier performance, identifying process gaps
• Lead strategies for continuous improvement with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Build relationships to maintain consistent manufacturing processes
• Report quality trends and supplier performance to management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or related engineering roles
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electro-Mechanical
• Proficiency in quality engineering standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience with statistical techniques and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T
• ISO lead auditor or Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Benefits

• Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision from day one
• 11 paid holidays and a minimum of 20 days of paid time off
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.