Job Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing the quality of products provided by suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations through adherence to purchasing controls, including procedures for supplier qualification, part qualification, nonconformance management, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring. The SQE supports the sourcing of purchased items by assessing supplier capabilities and successfully completing component qualifications to verify manufacturing capabilities. During new product development activities, the SQE guides inspection methods and collaborates closely with Inspection services to conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and establish correlation with suppliers. The SQE also works closely with purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues related to non-conformances and ensure effective root cause corrective actions are implemented.
ResponsibilitiesManage quality of products provided by suppliers and contractors.Ensure compliance to regulations through proper purchasing controls.Support sourcing through assessment of supplier capabilities.Guide inspection methods and work closely with inspection services.Facilitate issue resolution for non-conformances.Implement effective root cause corrective actions.Support development of new purchased products including specification requirements and risk documentation.Facilitate and approve supplier component qualifications, including process validations.Develop and correlate robust inspection methods with suppliers.Create and update Receiving Inspection Plans.Support Supplier Change Requests and facilitate impact assessment and plan development.Request and verify successful completion of First Article Inspections during part qualifications.Manage and conduct supplier audits (on-site or desk) and verify completion of supplier corrective actions.Maintain records for Quality System reporting coordination.Identify and implement Quality System processes improvement opportunities.Essential SkillsExperience in supplier quality management, particularly in medical devices.Validation IQ/OP/PQ experience.Proficiency in Blueprint GD&T and inspection methods.Knowledge of quality engineering principles, including Ppap, root cause analysis, and audits.Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and quality management systems.Ability to develop corrective action plans and conduct risk management.QualificationsExperience with CAPA, quality control, and engineering inspection.Understanding of Pfmea, validation, and GD&T.Proficiency in risk management and FMEA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Largo,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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