Procurement Engineer Supplier Transition (NPI / Quality / Manufacturing)

Procurement Engineer

• Supplier Transition (NPI / Quality / Manufacturing) Contract Loveland ,

CO Job Description:

Procurement Engineering / Supplier Transition Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Plastics / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering) Supporting NPI and Sustenance

• Supporting product transfer, designing assembly procedures and handling manufacturing documentations.

Creating ECOs, Cos, Drawing updates, Fixture design and digital work instructions.

CAD requirement:

Solidworks Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, ensuring compliance with c

GMP, FDA.

Strong experience in procurement engineering and supplier qualification Collaborate with R D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product life cycle management and New Product Introduction (NPI). Design exposure with ability to understand design intent, manufacturability, and tolerance implications Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T, materials, inspection requirements) Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, reduce costs, and improve yield using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques. Hands on experience with First Article (FA) planning, execution, and evaluation Ability to perform fit, form, and function testing and validation Experience completing and maintaining CQP and CQR documentation Ability to work with multiple cross functional teams including Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and SQEs Experience working as an interface between suppliers and customer plant teams Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive activities end to end to completion Strong communication skills for supplier coordination and follow ups Ability to track, report, and close issues within defined project timelines Working knowledge of ASTM and equivalent international standards Exposure to PPAP / APQP and customer quality procedures Experience in Supplier Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) management Ability to manage Product Deviation Notices (PDN) and drive closure with suppliers Exposure to Supplier Process Audits and audit report documentation Strong analytical capability to track, report, and interpret supplier quality KPIs Ability to escalate unresolved supplier quality issues within project timelines

Responsibilities:

• Execute and close supplier qualification activities through detailed engineering and supplier reviews
• Drive engineering change orders required for qualification, testing, or supplier readiness
• Perform detailed drawing and engineering reviews with suppliers to identify and close gaps
• Plan, track, and manage First Article (FA) execution at supplier or plant locations
• Review FA documentation and perform hands on fit, form, and function testing
• Complete and maintain CQP, CQR, PPAP, and qualification records as per customer requirements
• Coordinate closely with SQEs, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams
• Follow up and close incomplete, incorrect, or missing supplier documentation
• Manage supplier corrective and preventive action items to closure
• Act as single point owner for assigned suppliers and qualification scope to ensure quality, cost, and schedule adherence
• Escalate risks and unresolved issues proactively and drive mitigation actions
• Ensure formal closure of qualification, change, and validation activities Share resume at