Position Title: Staff Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineering
Location: Open to Only states (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois)
Duration: 18 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)/ No C2C
***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC OR GC candidates***
Position Overview
The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer serves as a liaison between suppliers and Client to drive effective continuous improvement to the supply base. Works with internal customers and suppliers to support supplier quality issues and provide technical support for activities related to supplier quality system assessment, performance evaluation and quality improvement projects.
The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer collaborates with the strategic sourcing, auditing and development groups to understand capabilities and competencies of suppliers to fulfill quality and regulatory requirements.
Top 4 Must haves:
- MUST HAVE** - Lead Quality Auditor Qualification (ISO 13485, CFR 820 or comparable standard / regulation) can be expired with experience at previous job but prefer active
- Strong written and oral skills (will be representing Client during travel)
- 3-5 years Regulated industry experience required (order of preference -Medical, Pharma, Automotive)
- 3-5 years supplier facing experience
Top 4 would be nice:
- Basic knowledge of FMEA, validation programs and SPC processes (statistic process controls)
- Quality engineering experience
- Understanding of manufacturing process
- Understanding tolerancing
Additional responsibilities include:
- Assess and critique supplier processes and control documentation and drive improvement in the supplier QMS.
- Support tracking and reporting of KPIs and other metrics associated with supplier performance
- Articulate detailed supplier performance results and trends to appropriate levels of management
- Propose and develop effective quality improvement plans to be implemented at appropriate suppliers
- Maintain and track completion of supplier action plans
- Provide training and problem-solving expertise at Client sites and supplier locations, as needed
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities at suppliers
- Transfer lessons learned from the supply base to internal functions for inclusion into next generation designs
- Train, mentor and assist in the development of less experienced engineers
- Provide support in third party audits relating to supplier quality engineering deliverables
- May act as a single point of contact for Strategic Business Partners and participate in supplier reviews
- Serve as a subject matter expert, for assigned commodity; share expertise within global organization
- Serve as a process owner and drive standardization of SQ-related processes
- Additional duties, as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- BSc / B. Eng. in a science, engineering or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience
- 4+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or a highly regulated environment
- Lead Quality Auditor Qualification preferred (ISO 13485, CFR 820 or comparable standard / regulation)
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASQ CQE/CMQ/OE/PE certification
- Demonstrated working knowledge to positively influence supplier quality performance
- Lean Six Sigma Green Black Belt certification
- Good knowledge of FMEA, validation programs and SPC processes
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, prints, tolerancing, statistics and project management
- Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skills
- Knowledge and understanding of US and International Medical Device Regulations
- Travel required
Additional details from intake call:
- Travel is required, contingent would be traveling for Clients required audits (mostly across Midwest short trip, limited notice so needs to be flexible)
- Remote contingent worker (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois preferred)
- In the beginning, role will be focused on collaborative work. Once trained, contingent will have autonomy in work but manager will be involved to ensure key KPIs are being met
- 40 hours weekly
- Preference to candidates who have experience using TrackWise
- Staff engineers will be set up with mentors and working with a team of 10 engineers (very tenured)
About Matlen Silver
Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.
Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at:
[email protected] // 908-393-8600
At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
- 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)
