We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FULL TIME / DIRECT HIRE Supplier Quality Engineer to work at a reputable medical equipment manufacturing company in Odessa, FL (hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, and
Location : Odessa, FL 33556
On-Site Requirement : 3x per week
Travel Requirement :
Primary Responsibilities :
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, understanding their capabilities and strategic alignment with our company.
- Audit current suppliers to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and alignment with our business needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, operations, procurement, and regulatory teams.
- Manage supplier performance, address quality issues, and drive corrective actions.
- Lead structured improvement projects with suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance delivery performance.
- Conduct regular on-site visits to suppliers to assess their operations, identify issues, and drive improvements.
Minimum Requirements :
Comfortable working hybrid schedule : 3x days in-office in Odessa, FL / 2x days remoteWillingness to travel up to 40% (~2x per month), primarily within the continental U.S., for supplier audits and inspectionsBachelor's degree preferred, but relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Minimum 3 years experience with supplier development and / or supplier quality assurance. Comfortable performing tasks for Supplier Management, Supplier Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and Supplier FAI and ISO13485 Training & AssessmentMinimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing / operations environment (within medical device or similar regulated industry preferred)Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systemsFamiliar with Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing methodologiesExperience with ERP systems