Job Details: Senior Global Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Requisition Name Senior Global Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Requisition No VN8400
Work Location Name Italy - Remote
Worker Basis Full Time
Worker Type Employee
Contract Type Permanent
Applications Close Date
Key Responsibilities
* Lead qualification, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management of critical global suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
* Provide expert technical oversight during supplier process development, scale-up, validation, and production transfer
* Conduct deep technical reviews of supplier processes including PFMEA, control plans, validation protocols, and capability studies
* Lead complex cross-site root cause investigations (CAPA, NC, SCAR) using advanced engineering methodologies and ensure effective corrective actions
* Define and execute global supplier quality strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and risk-based sourcing plans
* Represent Supplier Quality in global NPD projects, ensuring Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly, and supplier readiness
* Lead supplier audits and drive sustainable quality improvement plans across global supplier networks
* Assess and manage supplier-initiated changes and internal changes impacting supplier processes
* Prepare and present quality performance summaries to senior leadership and support customer and regulatory audits
* Develop and maintain quality and purchasing specifications to ensure consistent implementation across suppliers
Qualification
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
* 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
* Certified Lead Auditor to ISO 13485
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies such as precision machining, injection molding, laser processing, coatings, electronics assembly, and component manufacturing
* Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and material specifications
* Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks (FDA QMSR/QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU MDR, MDSAP)
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and technical expertise
* Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decisions in fast-paced, global environments
* Availability to travel 30–50% of the time, depending on the month and project scope, including travel to Mexico and the United States
* Flexibility to accommodate occasional work across Mexico and US time zones, particularly during audits and critical project phases
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