Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for a leading healthcare and medical device organization. You will be part of the Quality Department supporting the Supplier Quality and Procurement teams.

The role covers SCN management, SCAR investigations, supplier development, and KPI tracking. A bachelor's degree in engineering/science and experience with FDA/ISO13485 quality systems are required, along with strong cross‑functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or quality assurance within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar).
• Working knowledge of root cause investigation tools, CAPA/SCAR processes, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 quality system requirements.
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional and external supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage Supplier Change Notifications (SCN), including change impact assessments, internal/external communication, and change implementation
• Lead material non‑conformance investigations, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, and correction activities
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) through investigation, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness (VOE)
• Drive supplier development — supplier qualification, new material qualification, and receiving inspection procedure development for new product integration
• Monitor supplier performance by creating scorecards and maintaining supplier history file accuracy through continuous improvement

Skills

Supplier quality experience

Root cause investigation tools

CAPA/SCAR processes

FDA regulations ISO 13485

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field

Job description

Our client, a leading healthcare and medical device organization, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be part of the Quality Department supporting the Supplier Quality and Procurement teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective cross‑functional communication which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Contract: 12 month

Pay Range: Up to $33/hr

What's the Job?

• Manage Supplier Change Notifications (SCN), including change impact assessments, internal/external communication, and change implementation
• Lead material non‑conformance investigations, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, and correction activities
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) through investigation, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness (VOE)
• Drive supplier development — supplier qualification, new material qualification, and receiving inspection procedure development for new product integration
• Monitor supplier performance by creating scorecards and maintaining supplier history file accuracy through continuous improvement

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or quality assurance within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar)
• Working knowledge of root cause investigation tools, CAPA/SCAR processes, and risk assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 quality system requirements
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional and external supplier collaboration

What's in it for me?

• Competitive hourly pay up to $38.89/hr
• Hands‑on experience with end‑to‑end supplier quality processes at a global healthcare leader
• Exposure to new product integration and supplier development projects
• Opportunity to build expertise in regulated quality systems (FDA, ISO)
• Career growth with a well‑established, respected organization in the medical device industry