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Director, Supplier Quality Engineering

Director, Supplier Quality Engineering

BioTalentLos Angeles, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director – Supplier Quality Engineering

  • ?? Location : Los Angeles (on-site) | ?? Full-time | ?? Medical Device Industry

We are seeking an experienced Director, Supplier Quality Engineering to lead supplier quality assurance and management functions across multiple manufacturing sites. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll guide a team of Supplier Quality Managers and Engineers, strengthen partnerships with key suppliers, and drive improvements that ensure compliance, performance, and reliability in medical device manufacturing.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and mentor a team of Supplier Quality Managers and SQEs across U.S. and Puerto Rico sites.
  • Develop strategic supplier quality initiatives to strengthen long-term relationships and improve performance.
  • Ensure suppliers meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and performance objectives
  • Oversee supplier changes to products and processes, while monitoring continuous improvement efforts.
  • Drive supplier audits, investigations, and risk assessments to mitigate compliance and quality issues.
  • Guide the design, development, and qualification of new materials, processes, and products from concept through market release.
  • Direct feasibility studies, design validation, and documentation processes throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to ensure timely delivery and operational excellence.
  • Provide strategic leadership through coaching, performance management, and prioritization of departmental initiatives.
  • Travel up to 25% to support supplier sites and cross-functional alignment.
  • What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10+ years of relevant Supplier Quality Engineering and Manufacturing experience (internal & external).
  • 7+ years of managerial experience leading technical teams.
  • Strong knowledge of medical device quality systems, supplier management, and regulatory requirements
  • Proven success in developing supplier partnerships, driving performance improvements, and managing audits.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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