Supplier Quality Engineer
EPM Scientific is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support one of our leading clients in the medical device sector on a contract basis
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers in accordance with regulatory and internal quality standards (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
- Lead and support FMEA activities (Design and Process) to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Develop and maintain Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and Quality Agreements with suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with tolerance requirements, material specifications, and critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams
- Act as a key quality representative during design transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring all supplier-related quality requirements are met
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or a regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of risk management tools
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and metrology
- Excellent communication and supplier management skills
Please note: Only candidates with the legal right to work in Switzerland will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer permit sponsorship for this role.
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