Quality Engineering Senior

Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced, global environment? Hologic is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support our Global Supplier Quality organization, ensuring that components, materials, and services from suppliers consistently meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements.In this role, you’ll assess and qualify suppliers, oversee their manufacturing and quality practices, resolve supplier nonconformances, and lead data‑driven improvements using tools like PPAP, SPC, GR&R, and CAPA. You’ll partner closely with R&D, Design Assurance, Post‑Market, Manufacturing, and global suppliers to protect product quality, reliability, and patient safety. If you enjoy technical problem solving, supplier collaboration, and being a key gatekeeper for incoming quality in a regulated environment, this role is for you.KnowledgeStrong working knowledge of medical device and IVD regulations, including:

Deep familiarity with supplier quality management practices, including qualification, performance monitoring, and escalation.Understanding of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) concepts and requirements (desirable).Knowledge of validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), risk management, and CAPA processes as they relate to suppliers.Strong grasp of metrology, measurement systems analysis (MSA, including GR&R), and quality records requirements.SkillsAbility to execute and maintain supplier quality processes in accordance with the Quality Management System and regulatory standards.Skilled in conducting technical reviews of suppliers to assess their capability to manufacture materials/components to specification.Experience overseeing and monitoring suppliers for:

Manufacturing and process controlsQuality control practicesCorrective actions and continuous improvementFirst Article Inspection (FAI)Ability to define, approve, and follow up on PPAP requirements for new and revised purchased parts.Proficient in issuing and managing SCARs, SACAs, and NCEs in systems like Agile, and tracking workflow timing against KPIs.Strong problem‑solving skills, including use of SPC, statistical sampling, root cause analysis, and CAPA to prevent repeat failures.Experience working cross‑functionally with Post Market Surveillance, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, and other teams to address supplier‑related complaints and issues.Capable of managing day‑to‑day supplier nonconformities (containment, disposition, returns, rework, sorting, sample management).High proficiency with Microsoft Office for reports, data analysis, and presentation of supplier performance metrics.Experience with ERP systems and updating supplier status and approvals for materials.Knowledge of project management techniques and ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently.Analytical and objective, able to evaluate data and translate it into meaningful proposals, action plans, and improvements.Highly organized, able to manage multiple suppliers, projects, and issues simultaneously.Collaborative and solution‑oriented, building constructive relationships with global suppliers and internal teams.Quality‑focused, consistently applying risk‑based thinking and regulatory requirements to supplier decisions.ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Plastics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or other relevant discipline).ASQ Supplier Quality Engineer certification is a plus.Minimum 5 years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree in roles with similar responsibility, decision‑making, and problem solving.Recognized expertise in supplier quality or a closely related function within a regulated or manufacturing organization.Experience in a medical device or IVD environment strongly preferred.Experience supporting internal and external audits as a Subject Matter Expert for supplier quality; willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits and audits.For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $98,500-$154,000 and is bonus eligible. Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.#