Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, Injection Molding

job summary:
Join a top-tier global biotech leader in San Diego, CA, as the primary quality lead on cross-functional development teams. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for a collaborative technical expert with deep specialization in plastics and injection molding seeking to impact life-saving device manufacturing.

location: San Diego, California
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 150,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in injection molding and plastics, evaluating designs, specifications, and device compatibility.
• Lead supplier risk management, qualification programs, and annual supplier audit schedules using a risk-based approach.
• Drive root-cause investigations for material issues, execute Vendor Notifications, and manage SCAR closures.
• Oversee supplier performance metrics, quality agreements, and raw material specification approvals.
• Represent Quality Assurance on special projects and support regulatory audits (FDA, notified bodies).

 
qualifications:



Required:

• SME-level knowledge in plastics and injection molding (design compatibility, specifications, and manufacturing quality).
• 5+ years of supplier management experience in a regulated industry (FDA/Pharma/IVD/Medical Device preferred; Aerospace or Nutraceuticals considered).
• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 8+ years of QA experience (or 12+ years of experience with a High School Diploma).
• Demonstrated expertise in root-cause analysis, SCAR management, and supplier auditing.
• Hands-on experience with electronic document management systems (eDMS).

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP and statistical software for trend analysis.
• Prior experience hosting third-party or FDA regulatory audits.

 
skills: Quality Assurance (QA)




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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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