Sr Supplier Qual Engineer - Exempt

This position has funding through the end of this calendar year and may or may not extend beyond this period.
Overview
Join our team as a New Product Development Supplier Quality Engineer, where you will support supplier quality for new product launches. This role specifically focuses on Regional Expansions, Design Changes, and Supplier Development to ensure long-term supplier stability.
Top 3 Technical Skills Required

• Manufacturing / Production Controls experience, specifically in translating design outputs/specifications into production controls
• Risk Management, identifying risks and implementing risk mitigations
• Process Validation

Education and Experience Required
Ideal candidates fulfill Senior Level Position requirements, but Quality Engineer 2 level experience is acceptable. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. A University Degree is required, with a preference for advanced education.
Work Schedule
This position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week. The candidate will work onsite in Lafayette, CO, a vibrant location offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities.
Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
• Qualify suppliers according to company standards and administer a Certified Supplier Program.
• Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and resolve supplier-related problems.
• Develop and prioritize an auditing schedule to ensure suppliers meet GMP and quality standards.
• Evaluate suppliers'internal functions to assess performance and provide feedback.

Specialist Career Stream
This role is typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. The individual will deliver and/or manage projects and work with stakeholders to achieve desired results. They may act as a mentor to colleagues or direct the work of other lower-level professionals.
Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop solutions. May coach and review the work of lower-level specialists and manage projects/processes.
• Organizational Impact: Responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area, contributing to the completion of work group objectives.
• Innovation and Complexity: Faces difficult problems and issues that require understanding of multiple issues. Provides in-depth analysis and recommendations on process improvements.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors to exchange information and influence decision-making.
• Leadership and Talent Management: Provides guidance, coaching, and training to other employees. May manage projects requiring delegation of work and review of others'work products.