Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Medtech)

TL;DR

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Medtech): Lead investigations and resolution of high-impact supplier quality issues for Cardiac Surgery products with an accent on nonconformances, CAPAs, audits, and performance metrics. Focus on driving sustainable supplier improvements, risk-based oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure supply chain compliance and reliability.

Onsite: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (minimum 5 days a week onsite)

Salary: $123,200 - $184,800 USD

Company

Global leader in healthcare technology focused on alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life through innovative medical devices.

What you will do

• Serve as senior technical leader in Supplier Quality, providing expertise on complex issues impacting the Grand Rapids manufacturing site.
• Lead investigations and resolutions for high-impact supplier issues, including nonconformances, CAPAs, audits, and complaint investigations.
• Drive supplier performance improvements via data analysis, engagement, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Global Supplier Quality to resolve production-affecting issues.
• Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and change management to ensure compliance with purchasing controls.
• Develop metrics, monitor trends, and lead continuous improvement initiatives; mentor other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 7+ years in Engineering/Quality (or Advanced degree +5 years, PhD +3 years)
• Deep expertise in supplier quality engineering in regulated industry
• Track record driving supplier improvements and resolving complex issues
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire (no sponsorship for this level)
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days/week in Grand Rapids, MI

Nice to Have

• Advanced knowledge of supplier quality systems (medical device preferred)
• ASQ CQE/CQA/CSQP or Lead Auditor certification
• Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience leading audits, remediation, qualification, and change management
• Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485
• Mentoring experience as technical SME

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary + hirify.global Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Health, dental, vision insurance; HSA, FSA; life insurance; LTD
• 401(k) with employer match; tuition reimbursement; paid time off, holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Employee Assistance Program
• Focus on professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion