Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE II)

Location: Arden Hills, MN (Hybrid)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: Up to $51.00 per hour

Job Type: Contract / Professional Role

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Position Overview

The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a critical role in improving supplier performance and ensuring externally sourced components consistently meet quality, regulatory, and patient safety requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams to resolve component quality issues, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

This is a great opportunity for a mid-level Quality Engineer with experience in regulated manufacturing environments, particularly medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Lead and support reactive and proactive supplier investigations and projects
• Partner cross-functionally with Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Operations, R&D, Design Assurance, and Global Sourcing
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Plan, organize, and manage non-routine quality projects and supplier improvement activities
• Independently develop approaches to problem-solving within established policies and procedures
• Support and influence supplier manufacturing operations to improve capability and consistency
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Participate in or lead quality-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory requirements, and internal quality policies
• Promote a strong culture of patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or similar)
• 2-4 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality
• Experience working within Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management in a regulated industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or Lead Auditor certification to:
  
  
  
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 9001
  • IATF / TS 16949
  
  
  
  
• Experience using quality problem-solving tools (CAPA, root cause analysis, corrective actions)
• Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally with suppliers, engineers, and leadership
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience reviewing or authoring technical and quality documentation

Why This Role

• Hybrid work environment in Arden Hills, MN
• High-impact role supporting supplier performance and product quality
• Exposure to global sourcing and cross-functional quality initiatives
• Competitive pay up to $51/hr

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a background in regulated manufacturing and supplier management, apply today to join a high-performing quality team.

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