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Job Title: Sr Software Quality Engineer
Job Description
The role of the SR. Software Quality Engineer involves managing supplier quality activities related to software and software-embedded components. This position requires technical expertise in software engineering combined with supplier quality management to ensure suppliers meet regulatory compliance and performance standards. You will act as a vital link between suppliers' engineering teams and quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight on software updates and deployments at suppliers, ensuring alignment with IEC and FDA regulations.
- Review and approve supplier software documentation, including validation plans, PPAP deliverables, and risk assessments.
- Lead qualification efforts for new and updated software versions, English Only and Multi-Language package level assemblies, and MATNR releases.
- Support labeling updates, including labels, manuals, and subassemblies for new markets and product expansions.
- Drive supplier quality activities related to component obsolescence projects, such as Murata DC-DC converter replacement and accessory qualification for remote controls, cables, and power cords.
- Conduct software and quality audits of suppliers, driving corrective actions where required.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Regulatory, and Operations to integrate supplier software quality into lifecycle processes.
- Track and report metrics contributing to continuous improvement and supplier performance.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in software quality, software validation, or supplier quality engineering.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and validation practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards, including IEC, ISO 9001, and FDA guidelines.
- Experience working with suppliers or external partners in a technical or quality capacity.
- Excellent communication, auditing, and documentation skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of risk management (ISO) and cybersecurity compliance for software.
- Supplier audit experience (domestic/international).
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification.
Work Environment
This position requires work to be conducted onsite.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Memphis,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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