Supplier quality engineer

job summary:
Our client, a leader in medical device manufacturing, is looking for an experienced supplier quality engineer. Key qualifications include an 8+ year background in engineering, such as PCBs or injection molding, along with expertise in core quality methodologies like APQP, PPAP, failure analysis (PFMEA), and supplier auditing. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required for this role.

location: Bothell, Washington
job type: Contract
salary: $51 - 52 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Supplier Selection & Lifecycle Management: Facilitates technical capability assessments of new suppliers, assists with updates to the Approved Supplier List, and contributes to the Supplier Project Book to establish clear quality expectations.

• Core Quality Tools & Documentation: Reviews and executes critical quality methodologies including DFMAT, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, FAI, and PV&V to ensure robust manufacturing processes.

• NPI & Design Collaboration: Drives the APQP process for New Product Introduction, facilitating collaboration between R&D and suppliers through DfX (Design for Excellence) initiatives.

• Requirements & Part Approval: Ensures Critical to Quality (CtQ) characteristics are maintained by the supplier and manages all deliverables for the Part Submission Warrant and production line releases.

• Performance & Corrective Action: Supports end-to-end supplier performance management, analyzes defects to determine root causes, acts as an independent reviewer for SCARs, and leads supplier improvement initiatives.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Supplier Quality
• Supplier Quality
  
  
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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.