Supplier Quality Manager (Medical Devices)

Location: Onsite in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States; up to 40% travel required.

Salary: $100,000–$125,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer of complex drug delivery systems and custom manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, including inhalation, injection, nasal, dermal, and ophthalmic devices.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and manage supplier quality evaluations, audits, and qualification activities.
• Interpret supplier requirements, manage quality agreements, and work with procurement, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma tools and resolve quality-system inefficiencies.
• Apply CAPA, FMEA, design of experiments, cause-and-effect analysis, flow charts, and SPC to investigate failures and non-conformities.
• Analyze supplier quality metrics, oversee incoming inspection, and manage issues related to supplied materials.
• Support ISO and FDA QMSR compliance, prepare monthly reports, and assist the Plant Quality Manager with quality objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a quality position.
• Advanced mathematical concepts and intermediate statistical knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively, push and pull items, and stand or walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to work independently and connect individual responsibilities with Quality department objectives.

Nice to have

• Medical device industry experience.
• Formal quality certification such as CQM or CQE.
• Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a similar environment.
• Microsoft Office and SAP experience, leadership, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a clean manufacturing environment with moderate noise and required cleanroom apparel.
• Contribute to products designed to improve patient treatment adherence and quality of life.
• Work within an international pharmaceutical device manufacturing group.
• US employee benefits are offered.