Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Program Manager / Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global supply chain initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI), supplier transfers, sourcing programs, and supply chain readiness activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in supply chain operations, supplier quality, project management, and cross-functional leadership, preferably within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences industries.
• This role will drive execution across sourcing, qualification, deployment, and operational readiness while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Program Leadership

• Lead and execute global supply chain initiatives including:
  • New Product Introductions (NPI)
  • Product market releases
  • Supplier transfers and transitions
  • Supply chain readiness programs
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive tactical execution to ensure alignment with business and operational objectives.

Supplier Management & Supplier Quality

• Collaborate with domestic and international suppliers to support successful project execution and launch readiness.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, onboarding, sourcing, and deployment activities.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and ensure compliance within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Drive supplier performance, readiness, and collaboration for product launches and transfers.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across:
  • Supply Chain
  • Operations
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Quality
  • External Suppliers
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, manage dependencies, and resolve execution risks.
• Ensure accountability and alignment across stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Supply Planning & Operational Readiness

• Support demand planning, supply planning, and deployment readiness initiatives.
• Participate in sourcing, qualification, and launch readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain governance standards and readiness processes.
• Support S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) activities and operational planning processes.

Change Management & Systems Readiness

• Manage operational change activities associated with:
  • ERP systems
  • PLM systems
  • Manufacturing changes
  • Product introductions and transfers
• Support system setup, deployment readiness, and process implementation activities.
• Drive change management initiatives within regulated operational environments.

Stakeholder Communication & Governance

• Communicate project status, risks, and readiness updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Present program progress and escalation items across organizational levels.
• Monitor execution to ensure alignment with business goals, timelines, and compliance requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Operations, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Program Management, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Supply Chain Operations within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Strong experience with:
  • Supplier Quality & Supplier Qualification
  • Supply Chain Management
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Supplier Transfers & Deployment Readiness
  • Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations
  • Change Management
  • Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Working knowledge of:
  • ERP systems
  • PLM systems
  • S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
  • Regulated manufacturing and quality systems
• Experience working in FDA-regulated or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.