Supplier Quality Engineer 3

Teleflex • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer III leads supplier quality activities to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials, components, and services. The role drives supplier performance through qualification, risk management, audits, and continuous improvement.

The engineer partners with cross-functional teams to assess supplier risks, resolve complex quality issues, and support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role drives compliance, mentors junior team members as needed, and uses data-driven insights to proactively manage supplier performance and risk.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, such as 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001, with emphasis on supplier controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying statistical techniques to support quality and process improvement.
• Proven experience in supplier or quality auditing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and supplier quality activities.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience facilitating problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in standard business and quality tools, such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and statistical software such as Minitab.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Third-party certification for supplier or quality auditing preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., ASQ CQE) or equivalent technical qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality performance across commodities, PFGs, and critical services, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives.
• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers, including risk assessment and compliance evaluation.
• Advance supplier capability through targeted development initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk reduction.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including oversight of SCARs, root cause effectiveness, and escalation as needed.
• Support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes to ensure robust supplier quality and process readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing supplier performance data, identifying trends, and implementing proactive actions.
• Oversee supplier-related quality activities, including audits, quality planning, and performance reviews.
• Lead cross-functional supplier quality initiatives and represent Supplier Quality in business and project teams.
• Support integration of acquired suppliers into the Teleflex quality system and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies.

What This Job Offers

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