Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support new product development initiatives, focusing on supplier quality and process readiness for product launches and regional expansions. The role involves translating product designs into manufacturing-ready processes, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring suppliers meet quality and compliance standards throughout the product lifecycle. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams while playing a key role in process validation.
Responsibilities

• Translate design outputs and product specifications into production-ready controls and processes for supplier execution.
• Perform risk assessments, likely FMEA-based, and implement mitigation strategies across supplier and manufacturing processes.
• Lead or support validation efforts to ensure processes are stable, repeatable, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Qualify, audit, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with GMP and Medtronic standards.
• Work alongside design, engineering, and supply chain teams to support product launches and design changes.
• Improve supplier capability, stability, and performance for long-term production success.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or NPD Quality Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Strong background in risk management, including FMEA and hazard analysis.
• Experience translating design outputs into manufacturing/production controls.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably in medical devices, FDA/GMP.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product development (NPD) or product launch activities.
• Experience with supplier audits and supplier qualification programs.
• Knowledge of large OEM systems.
• Experience with regional expansions or design changes in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with product line support, StealthAxis experience is a bonus.

Work Environment
This position is fully onsite in Lafayette, CO, with a standard 40-hour work week. You will work in a regulated, GMP-controlled environment, collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams. The role is likely documentation-heavy, focusing on compliance, validation, and audit support.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Lafayette,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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