Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Job Title:Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Company: Intellectt Inc.
Location: Bothell, WA Hybrid/Onsite (3 Days per Week)
Travel: 25% Domestic Travel
Experience: 5+ Years
Pay Range: $35 - $40 per hr /On W2 / Contract

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality issues in a regulated medical-device manufacturing environment. Responsible for supplier investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, component qualification, and supplier performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality issues, nonconformances, and MRB activities.
• Handle QNs, SQNs, SCARs, and CAPA investigations.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and 5 Why problem-solving.
• Support supplier audits and component qualification.
• Review APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.
• Investigate PCB/PCBA, electrical, electronic, and molded component defects.
• Use SAP or other ERP/QMS systems for quality documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality Engineering experience.
• Medical Device or regulated manufacturing industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with MRB, SCAR, CAPA, and nonconformance management.
• Strong knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality processes.
• Working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation.
• SAP or comparable ERP/QMS experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• FDA-regulated medical-device manufacturing experience.
• PCB/PCBA and electronic component quality experience.
• Plastic injection molding exposure.
• ASQ certification or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Automotive supplier quality experience may also be considered.

Benefits: Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws
Equal Employment Opportunity: Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Thanks & Regards,
Mahalakshmi
Junior Recruiter
Intellectt Inc

mahalakshmi.n@intellectt.com