Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer - Contract - Minneapolis

A leader in pharmaceuticals, medical device and healthcare supplies is in need of a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer. The position is located west of Minneapolis and will report directly into the Quality Manager.

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

·Perform Quality Engineering activities for new product development projects

·Lead the Supplier Monitoring Program and provide Quality Assurance technical leadership and support to Receiving Inspection (RI) area.

·Manage the Supplier Performance Program. Interface with suppliers to drive corrective/preventive action based on feedback from RI and manufacturing floor. Provide Engineering support to Purchasing

·Interface with production to implement supply chain based improvements to current products and manufacturing processes.

·Provide technical assistance to suppliers/other resources performing qualifications/validation testing. Review/prepare test plans and reports (First Article Inspection, qualification, validation) for RI and improvement activities (tooling changes, vendor certifications).

·Lead supplier qualification activities including conducting audits/assessments of current or future suppliers, authoring supplier quality plans and reports outlining qualification requirements and test plans, driving completion of Quality System requirements

·Lead or participate in the audit/assessment of current or future suppliers ensuring they are compliant with associated company policies and Quality System requirements.

·Oversee the discrepant material disposition program.

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer must meet the following requirements:

·BA/BS/MA (engineering, chemistry, physical science).
·Five years minimum medical device industry experience.

·Project management experience

·Three-year minimum direct supervision experience, in a technical discipline. (Note: Will not be supervising employees in this role)

·Three years minimum direct quality systems experience

·Two years minimum in the development, interpretation or application of standards, guidelines and special controls.

·Strong working knowledge and application of regulations & requirements.

·Self-motivated and team oriented

·Strong interpersonal, organization and project management skills.

·Strong oral and writing skills
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