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: 50.000/55.000 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