Supplier Quality Leader, Ultrasound

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and execute the Supplier Quality strategy for the Ultrasound business segment. You will lead supplier governance, drive corrective actions, and align SQE with engineering and procurement.

This role requires strong regulatory experience and travel. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a science or engineering field, 10+ years in quality/procurement, and proven leadership in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute supplier quality strategy within medical devices.
• Experience managing ISO9001, ISO13485 and FDA-regulated environments.
• Strong analytics and KPI deployment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Supplier Quality strategy for the Ultrasound business.
• Own supplier selection quality decisions and governance.
• Lead corrective actions to maintain a high-performing, compliant supply base.
• Travel ~50% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Supplier quality strategy

Leadership in quality functions

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

APQC

Quality Management Systems

Job description

• Develop and deliver Supplier Quality strategy for the Ultrasound business
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and procedures for regulated products and processes
• Set and drive Supplier Quality Engineering vision and strategy aligned with business and supply management objectives
• Own supplier selection quality decisions and governance
• Establish policies, standards, and directives guiding supplier quality
• Manage supplier risk and performance across quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability requirements
• Deploy and track supplier quality KPIs
• Lead corrective actions to maintain a high-performing, compliant supply base
• Lead strategic supplier engagement and enable multi-sourcing strategies
• Drive annual quality improvement plans for strategic and preferred suppliers
• Align SQE, engineering, procurement, and stakeholders across product lines and functions
• Build and leverage internal and external networks for complex, multi-business objectives
• Shape team structure, processes, and resource planning
• Apply change management to evolve SQE capabilities
• Exercise judgment on complex supply challenges and influence procurement decisions, including supplier selection, cost, and contractual quality requirements
• Travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Quality, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Direct involvement in internal and external audits
• Experience managing ISO9001, ISO13485, and FDA-regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and analytics
• Knowledge of quality control tools, program management, Lean, and continuous improvement practices
• Familiarity with business process management frameworks such as APQC and risk management
• Master’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline
• Experienced people leader with a track record of representing quality functions internally and externally
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally
• Must be able to perform minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
• US work authorization required; candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered
• Must reside in or within commuting distance to the posted locations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Strategy development and execution within the medical device industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO9001 and ISO13485. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supplier Quality Strategy Development
• ISO9001 and ISO13485 Management
• Statistical Methods and Analytics
• Supplier Risk Management
• Leadership in Quality Functions

Hard Skills

• Quality Control Tools
• Program Management
• Lean Practices
• Continuous Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Selection Governance
• KPI Deployment and Tracking
• Change Management
• Audit Management

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Influencing Procurement Decisions
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Network Building

Industry Keywords

• Medical Device Industry
• Regulated Products
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement

Tools & Technologies

• Business Process Management Frameworks
• APQC
• Statistical Analysis Software
• Quality Management Systems