Supplier Management Engineer

Organ Recovery Systems; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Organ Recovery Systems (ORS) is seeking a Supplier Management Engineer to drive supplier performance across our contract manufacturers in Illinois. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and compliance for launches and ongoing operations.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and at least 5 years in supplier management or manufacturing engineering, with experience in regulated environments and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier management or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and contract manufacturer relationships.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead supplier projects including process transfers and capacity expansions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliant manufacturing operations.

Skills

Supplier management

Quality

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Organ Recovery Systems (ORS) is seeking a Supplier Management Engineer to drive supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, and quality excellence across our external manufacturing network.

In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between ORS and contract manufacturers, ensuring suppliers meet expectations for quality, delivery, cost, and compliance. You'll partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to support product launches, resolve manufacturing issues, lead process improvements, and drive supplier performance.

What You'll Do

• Manage supplier and contract manufacturer relationships.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, supplier selection, and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead supplier projects including process transfers, validations, and capacity expansions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalable and compliant manufacturing operations.

Why ORS?

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing organ transplantation through innovative medical technologies that help save lives around the world.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.