Supplier Quality Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global supplier quality initiatives across regulated industries such as Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing supplier transfers, and ensuring readiness of ERP/PLM systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management, risk assessment, and change management skills, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, supplier quality, and project management within regulated industries (Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences).
• Experience managing global supply chain projects and supplier coordination.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, sourcing, demand and supply planning, ERP/PLM, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain and supplier quality projects for new product launches and supplier transfers.
• Coordinate with internal teams and domestic/international suppliers.
• Manage sourcing, demand planning, qualification, deployment, and operational readiness activities.
• Track project timelines, risks, action items, and ensure successful execution.
• Support ERP and PLM system readiness and change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulated manufacturing and quality standards.
• Communicate project status and updates with stakeholders across multiple levels.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Quality Engineering

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

ERP & PLM Systems

S&OP / IBP

Change Management

Risk Management

Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Life

Strong Communication and Problem-Solv

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business

Six Sigma / PMP / Process Excellence Certification

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

• We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with 68 years of experience in supply chain, operations, engineering, or quality management within regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or Life Sciences.
• The candidate should have experience managing global supply chain projects, supplier coordination, and cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, sourcing, demand and supply planning, ERP/PLM systems, and change management is required.

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with 68 years of experience in supply chain, operations, engineering, or quality management within regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or Life Sciences.
• The candidate should have experience managing global supply chain projects, supplier coordination, and cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, sourcing, demand and supply planning, ERP/PLM systems, and change management is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain and supplier quality projects for new product launches and supplier transfers.
• Coordinate with internal teams and domestic/international suppliers.
• Manage sourcing, demand planning, qualification, deployment, and operational readiness activities.
• Track project timelines, risks, action items, and ensure successful execution.
• Support ERP and PLM system readiness and change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulated manufacturing and quality standards.
• Communicate project status and updates with stakeholders across multiple levels.

Requirements

• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Project Management
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• ERP & PLM Systems
• S&OP / IBP
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Industry Experience
• Strong Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business.
• Six Sigma / PMP / Process Excellence Certification.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.