Principal Supplier Engineer

Job Title: Principal Supplier Engineer


Location: Arden Hills, MN (Onsite, Monday-Friday)


Pay: Up to $90/hour


Type: Contract (Temp-to-Hire Potential)

Job Summary


Join a leading medical device team as a Principal Supplier Engineer supporting Cardiac Diagnostics (CDx). In this high-impact role, you'll lead the integration of supplier designs, components, and technologies into a global supply chain-ensuring quality, compliance, and product reliability for life-changing devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier integration for OEM, sub-system, and component designs


• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams


• Drive design assurance, process validation, and supplier quality initiatives


• Develop and review quality plans, specifications, and validation documentation


• Manage supplier investigations, CAPA, and complaint resolution


• Conduct and support supplier audits (ISO 13485, regulatory compliance)


• Assess supplier capabilities and support risk management activities


• Identify and implement process and product improvements


• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field


• 8+ years of medical device experience (design controls, validation, CAPA)


• Strong knowledge of supplier quality and regulatory standards (21 CFR 820, MDR)


• Experience with risk management and process validation


• Ability to travel 5-10% (domestic & international)


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years in medical device design assurance or supplier engineering


• Experience auditing quality systems (ISO 13485 or similar)


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects


• Strong data analysis and continuous improvement mindset

Additional Details

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


• Interviews: 1-2 rounds


• Opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance and budget

Employee Benefits


Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance | 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Commuter/Parking Accounts | People Perks | Health Savings Account (HSA) | AD & D Insurance

Make an impact by improving the quality, safety, and scalability of medical devices worldwide.

Click "Apply Now" to get started.


Job Title: Principal Supplier Engineer


Location: Arden Hills, MN (Onsite, Monday-Friday)


Pay: Up to $90/hour


Type: Contract (Temp-to-Hire Potential)

Job Summary


Join a leading medical device team as a Principal Supplier Engineer supporting Cardiac Diagnostics (CDx). In this high-impact role, you'll lead the integration of supplier designs, components, and technologies into a global supply chain-ensuring quality, compliance, and product reliability for life-changing devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier integration for OEM, sub-system, and component designs


• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams


• Drive design assurance, process validation, and supplier quality initiatives


• Develop and review quality plans, specifications, and validation documentation


• Manage supplier investigations, CAPA, and complaint resolution


• Conduct and support supplier audits (ISO 13485, regulatory compliance)


• Assess supplier capabilities and support risk management activities


• Identify and implement process and product improvements


• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field


• 8+ years of medical device experience (design controls, validation, CAPA)


• Strong knowledge of supplier quality and regulatory standards (21 CFR 820, MDR)


• Experience with risk management and process validation


• Ability to travel 5-10% (domestic & international)


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years in medical device design assurance or supplier engineering


• Experience auditing quality systems (ISO 13485 or similar)


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects


• Strong data analysis and continuous improvement mindset

Additional Details

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


• Interviews: 1-2 rounds


• Opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance and budget

Employee Benefits


Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance | 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Commuter/Parking Accounts | People Perks | Health Savings Account (HSA) | AD & D Insurance

Make an impact by improving the quality, safety, and scalability of medical devices worldwide.

Click "Apply Now" to get started.



The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.



About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.


Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.