Sr Supplier Development Quality Engineer

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*Overview*
When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

At Cordis, we're teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.

If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you.

We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

*Responsibilities
Summary*
As a Supplier Development Engineer at Cordis, you will be the influential coach, analytical thinker, and creative collaborator who elevates our supplier partners. Your mission is to enable suppliers to feel ownership over quality processes while you skillfully shape outcomes through mentoring, capability-building, and structured problem-solving—all guided by our POWER values: Patient & Customer Focus, One Team, Win, Empowered, and Respect & Integrity.

This role sits at the heart of Cordis's technical career path as a mid-level technical role—requiring strong autonomy, technical depth, and leadership through influence. It bridges rigorous engineering analysis with people-centered supplier coaching, making it both highly technical and uniquely collaborative.

*Responsibilities*
Coach and Influence

• Lead supplier development efforts with empathy and authority—mentoring suppliers like a trusted consultant and empowering them to co-create compliant, efficient systems.
• Utilize strong influencing and relationship-building abilities to foster collaborative partnerships.

Structured Problem Solving & Project Leadership

• Design and implement methodical development plans by applying Lean Six Sigma, PFMEA, DOE, APQP, and PPAP.
• Oversee project timelines, milestones, and outcomes, ensuring processes remain organized and stakeholders aligned.

Capability Analysis & Data-Driven Insights

• Lead data sampling and capability studies to identify opportunities for improvement, error-proofing, and supplier performance.
• Apply SPC, capability indices (Cp/Cpk), and MSA to deliver actionable insights.

Regulatory & Systemic Expertise

• Apply in-depth knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and global regulatory expectations to guide supplier compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits, validations, and risk assessments.

Cross‐Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure seamless integration of supplier contributions.
• Facilitate supplier design reviews, process mapping, and escalation resolution.

Continuous Improvement Advocacy

• Implement Lean projects to reduce waste, cycle time, and costs.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs such as defect trends, audit scores, and CAPA closures.

Professional Attributes & Mindset

• Demonstrate creativity in designing solutions to complex supply challenges.
• Balance technical rigor with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, always seeking efficiency, quality, and long-term supplier capability growth.

*Qualifications*
Required Qualifications

Requires Engineering Bachelors Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or related roles, preferably in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, supplier audits, and global QMS standards.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred; skilled in DOE, PFMEA, SPC, APQP, PPAP, and capability analysis.
• Fluent in Chinese, other languages will be a plus.
• Exceptional influencing, coaching, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management abilities and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving and drive supplier engagement.
• Excellent analytical and statistical interpretation skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to design structured approaches for complex challenges.
• Ability to act as a mentor and coach, guiding suppliers toward long-term success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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Job Locations
US-FL-Miami Lakes
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Category
Research and Development (R&D)
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
CORDIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms is and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success. Cordis is an inclusive, engaging place to work and grow a career. CORDIS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations, upon request, to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact

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