Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, Diagnostics

Own the quality chain that powers life-saving answers

Imagine stepping into a supplier’s facility in the morning to dissect a sporadic performance drift—and leaving that afternoon with a stabilized process and a team energized by a lean breakthrough. That’s the kind of impact you’ll make as a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, part of Danaher’s network of 15+ operating companies.

Our diagnostic platforms support over one million tests every hour, influencing care for 1.2 billion patients and three million clinicians each year. Your rigor safeguards that trust.

Role context

This is an on-site role in Chaska, MN, embedded within the Instrument Supplier Quality organization. You’ll report to the Sr. Quality Manager responsible for Instrument Quality and collaborate daily across Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory.

Your challenge

• Architect and execute supplier quality strategies: selection, qualification, audit planning, change notification assessment, CAPA leadership, and performance scorecards.
• Design supplier material control plans that enable robust product qualification and sustained performance.
• Serve as the point leader for root cause analysis and corrective action on supplier-driven manufacturing nonconformances.
• Conduct on-site supplier visits to resolve product performance issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop recommendations for the product regulatory committee regarding appropriate field actions.
• Lead Kaizen events to streamline transactional processes, cut variation, embed lean practices, and remove waste—boosting efficiency and associate engagement.

What sets you up for success

• Degree in a relevant scientific/engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.).
• 5+ years of quality experience with a bachelor’s; 3+ years with a master’s; or a doctoral degree.
• ASQ CQE preferred.
• Proficiency with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 14971.

How we work

We champion belonging and diverse perspectives, and we execute through the Danaher Business System—a proven engine for continuous improvement. For more than 90 years, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has advanced the role of the lab across hospitals, reference and research labs, and physician offices. Join us to reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.