Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Tampa Bay Area (On-site 3x/week)

Travel: Up to 50% (Continental U.S.)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Staff Augmentation or Contract-to-Hire)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong engineering and manufacturing background to support supplier management and quality assurance in the medical device industry. This role blends tactical execution with strategic supplier development and sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities to ensure parts and components meet engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to technical prints and specifications.
• Interface with engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments in compliance with ISO 13485 and other relevant standards.
• Own supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers; support contract negotiation and supplier qualification.
• Collaborate with sourcing managers to align supplier capabilities with business needs.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and quality systems.
• Experience working in a medical device environment (ISO 13485 preferred).
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and influence cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in auditing, quality tools, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in supplier quality, sourcing, or supply chain engineering.
• Familiarity with Touchpoint Medical or similar device manufacturers.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier development.