• Supplier Quality Engineer

    Actalent (St. Paul, MN)


    Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

    Job Description

    The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the ongoing supplier base and actively participating in the supplier management program. This role is responsible for maintaining quality compliance, implementing supplier improvements, and supporting quality deliverables for projects related to suppliers of finished goods, intermediates, and raw materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide direct quality engineering support and strategic solutions to the supply chain to ensure quality compliance and issue resolution.

    + Act as the supplier quality subject matter expert (SME) in appropriate projects.

    + Manage the Supplier Quality Audit program, including performing audits, maintaining the Supplier Quality Audit schedule, and audit-related records/documents.

    + Act as an internal interface/liaison and partner to Corporate Procurement.

    + Participate actively in Material Review Board meetings.

    + Initiate and update Supplier Quality Agreements and component/assembly specifications.

    + Recommend and implement quality improvements of products and processes to promote continuous improvement at suppliers and contract manufacturers.

    + Work with new product development teams for identification and qualification of new suppliers.

    + Initiate supplier investigation requests and assist in root cause investigations for supplier-related issues.

    + Facilitate work with Suppliers on Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

    + Participate in product and process risk management activities.

    + Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions as appropriate.

    + Review and approve validation protocols and reports for contract manufacturers and suppliers.

    + Initiate Change Requests to update documentation and Supplier Change Notifications.

    + Engage in cross-training with others in the Quality Team.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.

    + 5+ years of related experience in supplier management.

    + 2+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing.

    + Experience in medical device process and product validation, sampling, and statistics (e.g. DOE, process analysis/capability, Minitab, and repeatability and reproducibility) highly preferred.

    + Knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and relevant standards.

    + Ability to apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.

    + Analytical problem-solving skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with continuous improvement, Lean six-sigma, or similar programs and techniques.

    + Familiarity with Supplier Scorecards and Management techniques highly preferred.

    + Prior experience as an auditor for both suppliers and internal audits highly preferred.

    + Lead Auditor Certification highly preferred.

    + Able to travel up to 10%.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St Paul, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $67.00/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 St Paul,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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.