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Role: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer II
Location: 620 Watson Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Contract Duration: August 31, 2026 – August 31, 2027
Experience Required: 4 years of relevant experience preferred
Job Summary
We are seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer II to support the Supplier Quality organization at our Grand Rapids, Michigan manufacturing site.
The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer II will be responsible for monitoring supplier performance, resolving supplier quality issues, supporting quality initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across suppliers supporting the Cardiac Surgery portfolio.
The Grand Rapids manufacturing site produces approximately 600 products, including cannulae and beating heart devices. This role will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, support supplier development, and maintain compliance with quality system and regulatory requirements.
This position is ideal for a supplier quality professional who enjoys hands-on technical problem-solving, supplier management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services that meet company requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
- Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues throughout the product and manufacturing lifecycle.
- Lead and support root cause investigations and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Manage or support nonconformances, deviations, change controls, and other quality investigations.
- Develop and prioritize supplier audit schedules.
- Conduct or support supplier audits to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable quality standards.
- Evaluate supplier processes and internal functions to assess overall performance and capability.
- Communicate supplier quality expectations, performance feedback, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve technical problems.
- Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze quality data and supplier performance trends and recommend process improvements.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to other quality professionals as needed.
- Manage assigned projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.
- Maintain compliance with applicable quality systems, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Technical Skills
- Supplier Quality Management & Supplier Performance Monitoring: Experience evaluating supplier performance, managing supplier quality issues, and driving supplier quality improvements.
- Root Cause Analysis & CAPA: Ability to investigate supplier-related quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of quality management systems and quality system requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on product problem-solving experience.
- Experience with CAPA, nonconformance, change control, deviations, and GMP.
- Experience using Track Wise or similar QMS software.
- Strong technical engineering background in Mechanical, Industrial, Operations, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Experience working within medical device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience with supplier audits, supplier development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related engineering function.
- An advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience may also be considered.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be a seasoned individual contributor who can work independently with limited supervision, solve complex quality problems, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of supplier quality and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams toward effective solutions.
- Experience driving process, system, and product improvements.
- Ability to mentor and provide guidance to other quality professionals.
Work Environment
This is a 100% onsite position in Grand Rapids, Michigan, requiring approximately 40 hours per week. The role provides an opportunity to work directly with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and manufacturing teams while supporting a broad portfolio of medical device products.