Supplier Quality Engineer (Odessa)

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

• Bachelors 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.