Supplier Quality Engineer II

Verathon, Inc. • Bothell, WA

24d • $81,300 - $111,546

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer serves as the primary Quality contact for suppliers and assesses new suppliers. The role monitors existing supplier performance, requalifies suppliers, and evaluates the effectiveness of the Quality System in managing the supplier base. It provides daily support for Supplier Quality activities, including participation in the Material Review Board and related work, and supports supplier selection, development, and audits through monitoring, review, and quality analysis of the selection process.

The position works with suppliers and internal teams to address material quality issues, support corrective actions, maintain supplier quality records and status, and report supplier performance. It also contributes to supplier development and improvement projects and supports quality systems training as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of work experience demonstrating a strong level of expertise in supplier quality.
• 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA (820.50 & 60) and ISO (13485) requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or graduate-level degree.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA, RAB) certificate or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier audits and close audit findings.
• Support onsite supplier quality audits to meet cGMP compliance procedures.
• Support onsite supplier selection surveys and capability studies in support of corporate supplier development goals.
• Coordinate with internal commodity teams to establish development plans.
• Provide quality systems assistance to suppliers, such as statistical process control support and capability studies.
• Monitor inspection effectiveness.
• Resolve supplier quality issues at incoming inspection and on the production line.
• Provide team support for projects and investigations related to supplier quality issues.
• Manage supplier corrective action request (SCAR) initiation and follow-up with assigned supplier base processes.
• Facilitate resolution of internal and external material quality issues by participating in root cause analysis and working with suppliers to monitor corrective action.
• Support internal corrective action and material validation teams as required.
• Support quality systems training for production and incoming quality inspectors as required.
• Provide information to suppliers and internal organizations through written and oral presentations and reports.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness of assigned supplier quality files.
• Maintain and administer the supplier quality portion of the ASL, including supplier status.
• Report supplier performance using routine, defined metrics.
• Lead or assist in supplier development and improvement projects.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan eligibility for full-time employees not on a commission plan, based on company and individual performance.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, auto allowance, and a 401(k) matching plan.
• Professional development programs, internal promotions, certification courses, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team appreciation events, team-building activities, and celebrations.

What This Job Offers

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