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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) plays a pivotal role in managing the quality of products provided by suppliers and contractors. This position ensures compliance with regulations by adhering to purchasing controls, which include procedures for supplier qualification, part qualification, nonconformance management, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring. The SQE supports the sourcing of purchased items by assessing supplier capabilities and successfully completing component qualifications to verify manufacturing capabilities. During new product development activities, the SQE guides inspection methods and collaborates closely with Inspection services to conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and establish correlations with suppliers. Furthermore, the SQE works closely with purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and ensure effective root cause corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Responsibilities

+ Manage quality of products from suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations.

+ Adhere to purchasing controls, including procedures for supplier qualification, part qualification, and nonconformance management.

+ Support sourcing of purchased items by assessing supplier capabilities and completing component qualifications.

+ Guide inspection methods and collaborate with Inspection services during new product development.

+ Facilitate issue resolution for non-conformances and ensure effective root cause corrective actions.

+ Support development of new purchased products, including specification requirements and risk documentation.

+ Facilitate and approve supplier component qualifications, including process validations.

+ Work with suppliers and receiving inspection to develop and correlate robust inspection methods.

+ Create and update Receiving Inspection Plans.

+ Support Supplier Change Requests and facilitate impact assessments and plan development.

+ Request and verify successful completion of First Article Inspections during part qualifications.

+ Conduct supplier audits and verify completion of identified supplier corrective actions.

+ Maintain records for coordination of Quality System reporting.

+ Identify and implement Quality System processes improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in Supplier Quality, Medical Device Supplier Quality Engineering.

+ Knowledge of Validation IQ/OP/PQ processes.

+ Proficiency in Blueprint GD&T and Inspection Methods.

+ Experience with Quality engineering, PPAP, Root cause analysis.

+ Audit experience, particularly in Medical device sector.

+ Proficiency in CAPA, Quality control, ISO 9001, and Quality management systems.

+ Understanding of AS9100 standards and corrective action plans.

+ Knowledge of PFMEA, Validation, GD&T, Risk management, and FMEA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to support issue resolution for purchased items and provide risk assessment.

+ Experience with supplier component qualifications, including process validations.

+ Skills in developing and correlating robust inspection methods and fixtures.

+ Experience in managing supplier audits and verifying supplier corrective actions.

+ Capability to identify and implement Quality System process improvement opportunities.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a manufacturing facility with multiple buildings on campus, including the corporate headquarters. Employees enjoy a supportive environment where dedicated people work together to make a difference, with ample opportunities for growth. The atmosphere encourages innovation and improvement, providing 'low hanging fruit' opportunities for employees to contribute meaningfully.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Largo, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Largo,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.