We offer an excellent opportunity to join our Quality Operations team, based in Bussolengo (Verona), as Supplier Quality Engineer Supervisor, reporting to the Quality Operations Manager.
This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with suppliers, driving quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with strict medical device standards. You will play a pivotal role in supplier qualification, audits, and new product development activities, ensuring robust processes and high-quality products from our supply base.
You will work in strong collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Suppliers worldwide, acting as a key link between Orthofix and its partners.
What will your contribution be?
* Lead supplier qualification and approval processes (PPAP, FAI).
* Monitor and manage supplier performance KPIs, including SCAR handling and POF/FPY.
* Plan and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
* Oversee external process validations and manage supplier scraps and returns.
* Support new product development, including definition and execution of control plans, FAI, and measurement tools setup (MSA, R&R).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust quality standards during product launches.
What are we looking for?
* Master’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (or related field).
* 2–3 years of experience in a similar environment (medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated industries preferred).
* Fluent English, both written and spoken.
* Strong knowledge of supplier quality processes: technical drawings, process audits, MSA, 8D, FMEA, validation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Availability to travel up to 10–15%.
What soft skills are we looking for?
* Strong problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* A team player with the ability to interact with operational departments.
* Detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.
What will you find?
* Friendly, warm, and innovative atmosphere
* Healthy, inspiring, and international and inclusive work environment
* Training and development opportunities
* Competitive reward packages
* Social and company events
* Wellbeing initiatives (welfare)
* Canteen
* Benefits (Pension Fund- Health Insurance)
What do we offer?
* Full-time permanent position
* Salary package range: 40.000/45.000 euro*
* please note that this is a range; the complete salary package will be defined based on the seniority / skills of the person
Do you want to join us? Are you ready to make a difference?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it to: careers@orthofix.com