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The Davis Companies

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

The Davis Companies, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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This range is provided by The Davis Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Title Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE)

Location On-site / Hybrid

Employment Type Full-time

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE)

to ensure the quality, compliance, and reliability of supplied materials, components, and services supporting

Class III medical devices . This role partners closely with internal cross‑functional teams and external suppliers to build robust supplier quality systems, conduct audits, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead qualification, approval, and ongoing performance monitoring of critical suppliers, contract manufacturers, and service providers

Plan and conduct supplier audits (on‑site and remote) aligned with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and EU MDR requirements

Own supplier nonconformances and SCARs, ensuring timely investigation, root‑cause analysis, and effective corrective actions

Develop, negotiate, and maintain supplier quality agreements in collaboration with Legal and Procurement

Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to assess and approve supplier‑related changes (e.g., change control, validations)

Ensure supplier documentation and processes meet design control, regulatory, and product‑specific requirements

Support incoming inspection strategies and sampling plans (AQL, ANSI, risk‑based approaches)

Lead supplier quality risk assessments and contribute to risk management files per ISO 14971

Support supplier onboarding, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide supplier‑related documentation and data for regulatory submissions and inspections

Track supplier quality KPIs and lead improvement initiatives based on performance trends

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field

5–7+ years of supplier quality engineering experience in a medical device environment (Class II or III preferred)

Strong working knowledge of:

FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / QMSR

ISO 13485

EU MDR

ISO 14971

Experience managing supplier audits, SCARs, and quality agreements

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or equivalent certification preferred

Lead Auditor certification or significant supplier audit experience

Experience working with international suppliers and global regulatory requirements

Working knowledge of statistical tools and analysis (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

Familiarity with materials and components used in implantable medical devices preferred

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365) and electronic QMS platforms (e.g., TrackWise, MasterControl)

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Job Requirement

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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