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Joulé

Manager Supplier Quality

Joulé, Lakewood, Colorado, United States

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Job Title:

Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering

Location:

Lakewood, CO (Hybrid-onsite minimum 3 days/week)

Hours/Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Compensation:

$130,000–$160,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus

Type:

Direct Hire

Overview Leading medical manufacturing organization is seeking a Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to support high-volume production operations. This role leads supplier quality strategy, owns supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to ensure consistent delivery of compliant, high-quality components. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity with strong visibility and impact. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of supplier engagement, manufacturing support, and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute supplier quality strategies for assigned commodities, including extrusion and related components

Own supplier performance metrics including PPM, on-time delivery, audit outcomes, and CAPA effectiveness

Lead supplier audits, assessments, qualification, and onboarding activities

Serve as escalation point for supplier-related quality and production issues

Review incoming inspection results and manage non-conformances

Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem‑solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC)

Partner with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and operations teams to align supplier quality expectations

Support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and capacity expansion initiatives

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier risk and improve responsiveness

Mentor and guide team members on supplier quality best practices and standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)

10+ years of experience in engineering and/or engineering leadership roles

Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments (20–30M units annually)

Strong supplier-facing experience with demonstrated problem-solving and issue resolution skills

Experience working with suppliers in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace, defense, or automotive preferred)

Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively at all levels

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Benefits Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and relocation assistance where applicable.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

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