Supplier Quality Engineer - Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Pittsburgh, PA 15106
About the Job
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Develop and implement supplier quality plans and metrics to monitor supplier performance.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support the development and execution of incoming inspection plans for materials and components.
- Review and approve supplier documentation, including quality plans, inspection reports, and process validations.
- Lead root cause analysis for supplier-related quality incidents and facilitate resolution with suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and prepare reports for management review.
- Train and educate suppliers on quality requirements and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.
- Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive quality initiatives and improve supply chain effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or related quality functions within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 13485, FDA regulations) and tools (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
Source : Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences