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Job title Supplier Quality Engineer
Job location type In person
Location Cortland, NY 13045
Job type 6 months
Shift Schedule Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our onsite engineering team in Cortland, NY. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality engineering methodologies, systems, and practices that meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
The Quality Engineer will serve as a key Quality representative, supporting quality initiatives across new product development, manufacturing operations, and supplier quality assurance, while contributing to broader site, divisional, and corporate quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Engineering & Systems
- Develop and implement effective process control systems to support product development, qualification, and ongoing manufacturing.
- Lead and support CAPA, process controls, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with internal and external quality requirements.
- Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies to identify, prioritize, and resolve quality issues.
- Support streamlined business systems that proactively identify and resolve quality risks.
Supplier Quality Engineering
- Drive supplier quality performance through Part Quality Plan (PQP) implementation and execution.
- Review, approve, and facilitate supplier PQP submissions for purchased products.
- Support supplier qualification and selection, including participation in supplier audits.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) development and execution with assigned suppliers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline
OR non-technical degree with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality assurance. - Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering design, quality assurance, or regulatory assurance.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality improvements.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
- Hands-on knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Prior supplier quality experience within the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.