Supplier quality engineer (Medical devices)

Dexian; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian in El Paso, Texas, seeks a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality and reliability of purchased parts, materials, and services throughout the product lifecycle.

You will qualify suppliers, monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, manage supplier changes, and collaborate with R&D, Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality to meet industry standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Assurance, or a related role.
• Experience with supplier qualification, supplier performance monitoring, and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and supplier quality requirements.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services in accordance with established quality standards.
• Qualify and evaluate suppliers according to company standards and requirements.
• Administer Certified Supplier Programs within receiving inspection to improve cost effectiveness and product quality.
• Monitor parts and materials from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve supplier-related quality issues in a timely manner.
• Evaluate supplier internal functions and overall performance, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality, to ensure the delivery of quality parts, materials, and services.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure quality compliance throughout the product lifecycle, with a focus on supplier changes.
• Implement strategies to drive product quality, continuous improvement, and defect prevention.
• Ensure purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Develop and implement Product Acceptance Sampling Strategies for new products.
• Coordinate and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Support Supplier Owned Quality (SOQ) deployment and Control Plan development for new products.
• Define Receiving Inspection requirements and associated test method validation for internal test methods.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and ensure effective implementation of quality processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of purchased parts, materials, and services throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier qualification, quality compliance, supplier performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will support continuous improvement initiatives, supplier change management, and the development of quality strategies to ensure products meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services in accordance with established quality standards.
• Qualify and evaluate suppliers according to company standards and requirements.
• Administer Certified Supplier Programs within receiving inspection to improve cost effectiveness and product quality.
• Monitor parts and materials from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve supplier-related quality issues in a timely manner.
• Evaluate supplier internal functions and overall performance, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality, to ensure the delivery of quality parts, materials, and services.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure quality compliance throughout the product lifecycle, with a focus on supplier changes.
• Implement strategies to drive product quality, continuous improvement, and defect prevention.
• Ensure purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Develop and implement Product Acceptance Sampling Strategies for new products.
• Coordinate and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Support Supplier Owned Quality (SOQ) deployment and Control Plan development for new products.
• Define Receiving Inspection requirements and associated test method validation for internal test methods.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and ensure effective implementation of quality processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Assurance, or a related role.
• Experience with supplier qualification, supplier performance monitoring, and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and supplier quality requirements.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with supplier change management and quality compliance.
• Familiarity with receiving inspection, sampling strategies, and test method validation.
• Experience with Supplier Owned Quality programs and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.