Engineer III, Supplier Quality

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

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About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, this role contributes to the company’s mission to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Supplier Quality Engineer III ensures the quality and reliability of the supply chain and supports global healthcare, research, and safety.

The role manages supplier qualification processes, conducts comprehensive audits, and implements continuous improvement initiatives. It works with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain supplier relationships. The position also develops and maintains supplier quality metrics, manages quality agreements, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Additional responsibilities include managing supplier performance, guiding quality improvement projects, contributing to new product introductions, and supporting team development while working with a global network of quality professionals.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, in supplier quality management within a regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 820, and MDSAP.
• Proven expertise in quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, and SPC.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management software.
• Experience with supplier audit programs and CAPA management.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems such as SAP and TrackWise.
• Ability to travel up to 30–50% for supplier audits and quality management activities.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred field of study: Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Quality Lead Auditor certification.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier qualification processes.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier audits.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics.
• Manage quality agreements and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage supplier performance and guide quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to new product introductions.
• Support team development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level