Development Quality Engineer
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Title: Development Quality Engineer
Location: Saint Paul, MN (Onsite)
Rate: 50k to 55k annually
Position Summary:
Exempt/Non Exempt: non exempt
Years Experience: 2-5
Skills: Verbal and written communication, interpersonal, team work, individual contributor, multi task, strong organizational, advanced computer skills
Education: Bachelor level degree in an Engineering Discipline or other technical field experience
Duties:
participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices
lead on-time completions of design control deliverables
support on-time execution of Quality Plans for internal product development process (PDP), OEM-based Clinical Product Development (CPDP) and design change projects
accountable for generation of PDP design verification test plans/reports for product/system requirements
lead or support Risk Management activities from product concept through commercialization, including generation of risk management plans/reports, completion and maintenance of hazard analysis, FMECA's and Cybersecurity risk assessments
lead identification of essential outputs and generate Essential Output reports
accountable for completion of labeling verification activities and labeling verification reports
work with design engineering in the completion of customer/system/product requirements
work with design engineering in the completion of product verification and validation
endure DHF content completion, integrity and regulatory & standards compliance, collaborative communication resolving gaps
complete document change request reviews in a timely and objective manner
identify and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
assist in the implementation of assurances, process controls and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
assist in tech development and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues
apply sound, systematic problem solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating and resolving quality issues
support all company initiatives as identified by management and in support of quality management systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements
additional duties may be identified by functional management based on the current project/business objectives.
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Job ID: Sedaa48724
Title: Engineer, Supplier Development Quality
Location: Scarborough, Maine (Onsite)
Rate: 50k to 65k annually
Position Summary:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Drives supplier quality performance, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation across the supply base. Acts as a key technical contributor partnering across functions to ensure supplier capabilities meet product, regulatory, and business requirements. Leads supplier quality activities and influences outcomes without direct authority.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support onboarding of suppliers, including validation and readiness activities
- Contribute to supplier improvement plans to address performance gaps
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve process capability and product quality
- Track supplier quality metrics (PPM, defect rates, yield, escapes) and perform trend analysis
- Monitor supplier performance and identify risks and systemic issues
- Support supplier reviews and follow-up on improvement actions
- Investigate supplier-related defects, incoming issues, and field failures
- Own supplier nonconformance management, including containment, resolution, and closure of supplier-related issues
- Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Drive and own supplier corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective implementation and verification of effectiveness
- Communicate supplier quality issues and track resolution progress
- Support development and maintenance of inspection procedures and acceptance criteria
- Assist in optimizing incoming inspection strategies based on risk
- Provide guidance to inspection teams as needed
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams
- Provide input to supplier-related quality decisions
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving efforts
- Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Own supplier change management processes, including review, risk assessment, approval, and implementation of supplier-initiated changes
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level | Major/Field | or | Equivalent |
Bachelor's Degree | Engineering or related field | ✔ | Equivalent combination of education and experience |
EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND
Experience | Experience Details |
2–4 years | Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related experience |
Supplier Development Quality Engineer responsible for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection. Contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices which meet SJM and regulatory requirements.