Supplier Quality Engineer

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the supplier management program in accordance with internal quality management systems and medical device regulations. The role involves providing technical support to both development and manufacturing teams in identifying, selecting, and qualifying suppliers and components. Additionally, you will monitor and manage supplier performance throughout the product development cycle, driving improvement and corrective actions in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to perform selection and qualification, component qualification, supplier monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Drive supplier selection and qualification activities by interfacing with external suppliers to generate and review supplier surveys, quality agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other qualification documentation.
• Conduct supplier quality management system audits both virtually and in-person.
• Successfully complete component qualification activities, including review and development of purchased product specifications, collaboration with suppliers, and analysis of results.
• Develop receiving inspection plans and associated test method development activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and identify trends from supplier quality and performance data, driving necessary improvements.
• Perform analysis of purchased product nonconformances and supplier-related field quality issues, communicating issues to suppliers and overseeing corrective action implementation.
• Guide the organization on supplier policy by leading CAPAs and other quality system initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• 5 years of engineering and/or quality experience.
• Experience in medical devices is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of basic quality systems and good documentation practices.
• Familiarity with FDA, GMP, and ISO regulations, with experience in auditing and quality system implementation.
• Experience with European Medical Device Regulations, FDA 21 CFR Regulations, and Australian TGA Regulations.

• Experience with ISO standards is preferred.

The position is onsite with flexibility in start and stop times, provided you are available during core hours. This is an excellent opportunity to enter the medical device industry with a growing product.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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.

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Salary : $50 - $70