Supplier Management Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Perform supplier audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and relevant regulatory standards concerning high-risk vendors.

• Assist in the qualification, requalification, and disqualification processes for moderate to high-risk suppliers, which includes the review of documentation and approval routing.

• Evaluate and endorse supplier quality records and compliance documents in line with internal protocols.

• Carry out Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) by monitoring actions, confirming evidence, and documenting effectiveness under guidance.

• Facilitate communication with suppliers regarding quality expectations, documentation requirements, and corrective actions for Medline’s internal business partners and external suppliers.

• Offer technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality standards and optimal practices.

• Assist in containment efforts and investigations pertaining to supplier nonconformances.

• Apply root cause analysis and risk management techniques to avert the recurrence of issues.

• Keep precise and timely records of supplier audits, performance evaluations, nonconformances, and corrective measures.

• Generate regular reports, dashboards, and summaries for tracking supplier quality performance and compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Quality Management, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a comparable position.

• Familiarity with ISO standards, FDA regulations (if applicable), statistical process control (SPC), and quality management tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP).

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.

• Experience in the Medical Device or pharmaceutical industry.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and/or international).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Life and disability coverage.

• 401(k) contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee Resource Groups.

• Employee Service Corp.