Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract)

Location: Waltham, MA (Hybrid, 2 days remote)
Duration: Approximately 6 months with potential for extension

Rate: 52-60/hr W2 (negotiable)

Position Overview

Our client, a growing organization within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure supplier performance meets quality and regulatory requirements. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with occasional travel to supplier and company locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers through technical assessments and quality reviews.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and collaborate with suppliers to drive effective root cause investigations and preventive actions.
• Oversee supplier change notifications and coordinate cross-functional reviews to assess risks and impacts.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and resolution activities related to supplier-provided materials.
• Conduct supplier audits, risk assessments, and quality system evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and performance metrics.
• Support approved supplier list maintenance and supplier requalification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and overall performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 5-7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Assurance.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluating Quality Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and risk assessment processes.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for supplier audits and evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO-based quality systems and supplier auditing practices.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to manufacturing industries.
• Experience developing supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement programs.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a collaborative quality team supporting critical supplier initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects and supplier development programs.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
• Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.

To be considered, please submit your resume highlighting your supplier quality, auditing, corrective action, and quality systems experience.