Supplier Quality Manager

Echo Neurotechnologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Echo Neurotechnologies, a startup in the Brain-Computer Interface space, seeks a Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality across the product development lifecycle. You will champion quality standards, drive risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance in a hands-on role supporting multiple programs.

You will oversee supplier selection, audits, corrective actions, and process validations while partnering with Engineering and Operations to meet quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• 10+ years of quality engineering or in medical device development from concept to production release.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366-1).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Experience in product/manufacturing line transfers.
• Hands-on experience with risk management tools (e.g. FMEA, risk analysis).
• Experience across multi-disciplinary teams and time zones, building trust and critical thinking.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier evaluation and monitoring; maintain Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality agreements and expectations.
• Identify supplier risks; work with cross-functional teams to prevent or resolve issues.
• Develop procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Guide QA activities through FMEAs, process validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and equipment qualifications.
• Define tests, specs, and inspection criteria with Engineering and Operations.
• Manage Supplier Audits, Qualifications, SCARs, Change Assessments, NCRs.
• Participate in MRB decisions and KPI development for supplier quality.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

eQMS tools

FMEA / risk tools

Job description

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Position Overview:

As the Supplier Quality Manager, you will partner with the cross-functional team to act as a champion of Supplier Quality activities throughout the product development lifecycle. You hold your work and teams to the highest quality standards and ensure all applicable compliance standards and regulations are met. This is a hands‑on role requiring deep experience in supplier management, risk management, and manufacturing line bring ups and design transfer. As a Supplier Quality Manager, you will be building scalable quality systems while directly executing critical quality engineering activities across multiple programs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead selection, evaluation and monitoring of suppliers and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality agreements and technical expectations
• Identify supplier risks and work with cross‑functional teams to prevent and/or resolve issues which could interrupt business continuity
• Create and/or maintain procedures to ensure that the organization complies with applicable regulatory standards
• Guide and support suppliers and the technical team through key activities such as process FMEAs, manufacturing flow and control plans, master validation plans, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), equipment qualifications
• Work with the Engineering and Operations teams to identify manufacturing test specifications, critical to quality specifications, and inspection criteria
• Oversee and manage the execution of Supplier Audits, Supplier Qualifications, Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARs), Supplier Change Assessments, Non‑conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Participate in decision‑making at Material Review Board (MRB) meetings
• Define KPIs and metrics for Supplier Quality and create/define systems to support the efficient collection and analysis of data for such KPIs and metrics
• Support and participate in internal and external audits, coordinating and providing documentation and evidence of compliance
• Foster a collaborative environment, champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote a quality culture across the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 10+ years of quality engineering or in medical device development from concept development to production release.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366-1) and experience working in a regulated environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Prior experience in product / manufacturing line transfers
• Hands‑on experience with risk management tools (e.g. FMEA, risk analysis)
• Experience in establishing work relationships across multi‑disciplinary teams and with partners in different time zones, building trust and demonstrating critical thinking
• Experience in navigating ambiguity, bringing clarity to complex situations and thriving in a fast‑paced environment

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in working in eQMS tools with impeccable documentation skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills to interface with cross‑functional teams and regulatory bodies
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

$180,000 - $210,000 USD

What We Offer

An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting‑edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.

Competitive compensation, including stock options.

401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.