Supplier Quality Engineer I

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Client designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopedics products, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle artificial joints and dental prostheses. Client has operations in more than 40 countries around the world.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer I
Location: Englewood, CO 80112
Duration: 7 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Duties

• Responsible for executing Supplier Production Process Approval (SPPA) remediation activities in support of Quality Management System integration.
• Gather, review, and analyze supplier manufacturing, quality, inspection, and process data to identify gaps and establish appropriate quality controls.
• Plan and execute assigned supplier remediation activities against established project timelines.
• Work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Development, Quality, and external suppliers to drive activities through completion.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of supplier quality, process validation, process capability, measurement system analysis, and inspection controls.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing processes and quality data, including process capability studies and Gage R&R.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, CTQs, and GD&T.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into appropriate process and inspection controls.
• Working knowledge of applicable ISO and QSR/QMSR requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify quality and documentation gaps, develop appropriate solutions, and drive remediation activities through closure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Supplier Production Process Approval (SPPA) remediation initiatives.
• Analyze supplier manufacturing and quality documentation.
• Identify process, quality, and compliance gaps.
• Establish and implement appropriate quality controls.
• Coordinate supplier quality remediation activities.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project completion.
• Review process capability studies and measurement system analyses.
• Support Quality Management System integration activities.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance with internal and regulatory quality requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Alternative Bachelor's Degree with relevant Quality Engineering experience or certification (e.g., CQE).

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).
• Other applicable ASQ certifications.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or related role.
• Medical device industry experience strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.