Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing the quality of products provided by suppliers and contractors and ensuring compliance with regulations by adhering to proper purchasing controls. This includes procedures for supplier qualification, part qualification, nonconformance management, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring. The SQE supports the sourcing of purchased items through an assessment of supplier capabilities and the successful completion of component qualifications that verify manufacturing capabilities. During new product development activities, the SQE guides inspection methods and works closely with Inspection services to conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and establish correlation with the supplier. The SQE also collaborates with purchasing, manufacturing, and the supplier to facilitate issue resolution for non-conformances and ensures effective root cause corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Responsibilities

• Support issue resolution for purchased items and provide risk assessment and final disposition of non-conforming products.
• Support the development of new purchased products, including specification requirements and risk documentation.
• Facilitate and approve supplier component qualifications, including process validations, to verify implementation of acceptable inspection techniques, manufacturing process controls, and Quality System controls.
• Work with suppliers and receiving inspection to develop and correlate robust inspection methods and fixtures as required.
• Create and update Receiving Inspection Plans.
• Support Supplier Change Requests and facilitate impact assessment and plan development.
• Request and verify successful completion of First Article Inspections during part qualifications.
• Manage and conduct supplier audits (on-site or desk) and verify completion of identified supplier corrective actions (SCARs).
• Maintain records for coordination of Quality System reporting.
• Identify and implement Quality System process improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Supplier quality management
• Medical Device Supplier Quality Engineering experience
• Validation IQ/OP/PQ experience
• Blueprint GD&T / Inspection Methods
• Quality engineering
• PPAP
• Root cause analysis
• Audit
• Medical device knowledge
• CAPA
• Quality control
• ISO 9001
• Quality management
• ISO compliance
• AS9100
• Corrective action plans
• Quality management system
• Engineering
• Inspection
• PFMEA
• Validation
• GD&T
• Risk management
• FMEA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessment
• Experience in final disposition of non-conforming products
• Experience in supplier component qualifications
• Experience in conducting supplier audits
• Experience in identifying and implementing Quality System process improvements

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing facility with multiple buildings on campus. This role is located at the corporate headquarters.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Largo,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $50