$100K - 140K a year
Lead supplier quality engineering team for NPI projects, qualify and audit suppliers, ensure quality standards and GMP compliance, and resolve supplier-related issues.
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6 years relevant experience in supplier quality and medical device industry, knowledge of validation and NPI processes, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Job Title: Sr Supplier Qual Engineer – Medical Device Job Location: Lafayette, Colorado (Fully onsite) Type: W2 contract Job Description: In this exciting role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility for leading a Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering team for the CST OU. The Supplier Quality team primarily supports NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and supplier management activities and processes. The role encompasses both team leadership and individual contributor aspects to support the Supplier Quality goals and objectives. Technical skills that are required for the role: 1. Experience with Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV) 2. Thorough knowledge and experience with NPI Processes 3. Excellent organization, planning, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills 4. Experience in supplier quality and the medical device industry. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required, Years’ Experience Required: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned. Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of the job area, combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
This job posting was last updated on 9/19/2025