A Supplier Quality Engineer manages relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.
Remote - offsite (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois preferred) Responsibilities Negotiate contracts, perform audits at supplier locations, and facilitate supplier onboarding. Travel to supplier sites as needed (30-40%). Participate in a 4-6 week training program including shadow audits, observing, and gradually conducting audits under supervision. Manage relationships with approximately 50 suppliers across the supply chain. Support supplier qualification, process assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with regulatory and company standards. Maintain thorough documentation of quality audits and supplier performance metrics. Assist in implementing quality improvements and corrective actions. Requirements Lead Quality Auditor Qualification (ISO 13485, CFR 820 or comparable) - active or expired with relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, or pharmaceuticals. Supplier-facing experience including audits, contract negotiations, and onboarding. Experience with audit processes, non-conformance management, and TrackWise. Proficiency in FMEA, validation programs, SPC processes, and manufacturing understanding. Strong written and oral communication, including negotiation skills.
Desirable:
Plastics/injection molding or electronics experience; Lean Six Sigma certification. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
