Supplier Quality Engineer III

Verathon; Bothell (WA); Sur place; USD 111 486 - 150 843; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) matching plan

Résumé du poste

Verathon is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Bothell, WA, to act as the primary Quality contact with suppliers and drive assessment of new and existing suppliers. The role supports selection, development, audits, and continual improvement of the supplier base to ensure GMP compliance and product quality.

The position requires strong analytical writing and communication skills, experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of FDA/ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of supplier quality experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop supplier audit processes and procedures.
• Lead onsite supplier quality audits for cGMP compliance.
• Support supplier selection surveys and capability studies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to establish development plans.
• Provide quality systems expertise to suppliers (statistical methods).

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Quality audits

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

PPAP

Description du poste

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for primary Quality contact with suppliers and for assessment of new suppliers. Monitors the performance of existing suppliers, requalifying suppliers, and the effectiveness of the Quality System in managing the supplier base. Provides routine daily support for Supplier Quality activities through attendance and support of the Material Review Board team and related activities. Supports supplier selection, development and audit process through monitoring, review and quality analysis of the supplier selection process.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier audit processes and procedures
• Manage the performance of onsite supplier quality audits in support of cGMP compliance procedures
• Provide support for onsite supplier selection surveys and capability studies, in support of corporate supplier development goals
• Coordinate with internal commodity teams to establish development plans
• Provide quality systems expertise to suppliers (e.g., statistical process control support, capability studies)
• Establish policies and procedures that govern development of inspection characteristics to be followed in incoming quality inspection
• Resolve supplier quality issues at incoming inspection and on the production line
• Provide team leadership for projects/investigations relating to supplier quality issues
• Manage supplier corrective action request (SCAR) initiation and follow-up with assigned supplier base processes
• Facilitate resolution of internal/external material quality issues by participating in root cause analysis and by working with suppliers to monitor corrective action
• Support internal corrective action and material validation teams, as required
• Provides technical expertise in development and maintenance of incoming inspection training packages
• Provides quality systems training to production and incoming quality inspectors as required
• Provides information to suppliers and internal organizations through written and oral presentations/ and reports
• Provides training and direction of supplier quality technicians and performs supplier quality analysis
• Ensures compliance and audit readiness of assigned supplier quality files
• Maintains and administers the supplier quality related portion of ASL, maintaining supplier status
• Reports on supplier performance via routine, defined metrics
• May lead or assist in supplier development/improvement projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required; Master’s or graduate level degree preferred
• 5+ years of work experience demonstrating a strong level of expertise in supplier quality
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Excellent analytical, technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of FDA (820.50 & 60) and ISO (13485) requirements
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA, RAB) certificate or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certificate preferred
• Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements, tools, processes, and deployment
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools, including statistical methods.
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds.
• Up to 40% domestic and international travel is required

Salary range - $111,486.00 - $150,843.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

• Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) matching plan

For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at https://www.verathon.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/US_HQ_Employee_Benefits_Summary.pdf.

EEO

Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.