Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Draper, UT (Greater Salt Lake City Area) Duration: 9-Month Contract Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support a medical device client in Draper, Utah. This role is focused on addressing a backlog of aging supplier quality records and driving timely closure of open quality activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong, hands-on experience in supplier-facing investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA execution within a regulated medical device environment. This is a highly independent, execution-driven role requiring close collaboration with suppliers to resolve quality issues efficiently and compliantly. Key Responsibilities Perform triage and prioritization of aging supplier quality records; develop and execute structured action plans for closure Lead supplier investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions Manage, track, and close Supplier CAPAs, SCARs, NCRs, and NOCs Work directly with suppliers to drive timely and effective resolution of quality issues Support supplier risk assessments and updates to quality documentation Ensure ongoing compliance with medical device Quality System requirements (FDA QSR and ISO 13485) Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within supplier quality processes Required Qualifications 5–10 years of Supplier Quality experience within the medical device industry Proven experience managing Supplier CAPAs, SCARs, NCRs, and supplier investigations Strong ability to engage suppliers and independently drive root cause and corrective action activities Solid working knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO 13485 Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities Preferred Qualifications Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Demonstrated success reducing quality backlogs and closing aged quality records Experience supporting supplier audits and remediation activities #J-18808-Ljbffr