Supplier Quality Engineer 3

Teleflex; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleflex Incorporated is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier quality efforts, manage risk, audits, and drive continuous improvement across materials and services. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality supply that meets regulatory standards.

You will lead supplier qualification, supplier changes, and SCAR resolutions, while mentoring junior staff and applying data-driven insights to improve performance and prevent quality issues in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001), with emphasis on supplier controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying statistical techniques to support quality and process improvement.
• Proven experience in supplier or quality auditing (third-party certification preferred).
• Professional certification (e.g., ASQ CQE) or equivalent technical qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality performance across commodities, PFGs, and critical services, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives.
• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers, including risk assessment and compliance evaluation.
• Advance supplier capability through targeted development initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk reduction.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including oversight of SCARs, root cause effectiveness, and escalation as needed.
• Support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes to ensure robust supplier quality and process readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing supplier performance data, identifying trends, and implementing proactive actions.
• Oversee supplier-related quality activities including audits, quality planning, and performance reviews.
• Lead cross-functional supplier quality initiatives and represent Supplier Quality in business and project teams.
• Support integration of acquired suppliers into Teleflex quality system and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies.

Skills

Supplier quality

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Minitab

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer III (SQE III) leads supplier quality activities to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials, components, and services. This role is responsible for driving supplier performance through qualification, risk management, audits, and continuous improvement. The SQE III partners with cross-functional teams to assess supplier risks, resolve complex quality issues, and support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role drives compliance, mentors junior team members as needed, and uses data-driven insights to proactively manage supplier performance and risk.

• Drive supplier quality performance across commodities, PFGs, and critical services, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives


• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers, including risk assessment and compliance evaluation


• Advance supplier capability through targeted development initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk reduction


• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including oversight of SCARs, root cause effectiveness, and escalation as needed


• Support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes to ensure robust supplier quality and process readiness


• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing supplier performance data, identifying trends, and implementing proactive actions


• Oversee supplier-related quality activities including audits, quality planning, and performance reviews


• Lead cross-functional supplier quality initiatives and represent Supplier Quality in business and project teams


• Support integration of acquired suppliers into the Teleflex quality system and standards


• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline preferred


• 5–10 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices


• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001), with emphasis on supplier controls


• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies


• Experience applying statistical techniques to support quality and process improvement


• Proven experience in supplier or quality auditing (third-party certification preferred)


• Professional certification (e.g., ASQ CQE) or equivalent technical qualification preferred

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and supplier quality activities


• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills


• Effective communication and technical writing skills


• Ability to present information clearly and influence cross-functional teams


• Experience facilitating problem-solving and improvement initiatives


• Proficiency in standard business and quality tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, statistical software such as Minitab)

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Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [e-mail].