Supplier Quality Engineer
Job in
Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, 27216, USA
Listed on 2026-06-22
Listing for:
Labcorp
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Biomedical Engineer, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Location** :
Burlington, NC
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* Work Schedule:
** This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.
** Job Responsibilities*
* + Lead supplier qualification activities, including both initial qualification and requalification following changes in materials/services provided, to ensure conformance to applicable company and regulatory requirements.
+ Review supplier-driven changes to determine impacts on product/processes and identify next steps.
+ Lead or contribute to change management and verification/validation activities related to supplier changes to ensure no adverse impact on product quality.
+ Conduct supplier audits and oversee corrective action processes.
+ Extract, clean, analyze, and summarize supplier performance data, including inspection results and material nonconformances, to support ongoing supplier assessments and drive continuous improvement.
+ Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements that ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
+ Develop and maintain purchase specifications as necessary to communicate requirements to suppliers.
+ Develop and maintain inspection plans for purchased components.
+ Investigate supplier-related nonconformances, ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verify effectiveness.
+ Provide guidance to suppliers on product quality expectations and relevant regulatory requirements.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality Systems, Design & Development, Purchasing, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs) to support transfer of new product designs into manufacturing.
+ Participate in risk management activities related to supplier-provided components and services.
+ Ensure proper documentation and traceability of supplier records in compliance with quality management system (QMS) requirements.
+ Crosstrain and assist with other quality engineering activities, such as engineering changes, risk assessments, process validations, quality issue investigations, development and maintenance of quality related documentation, .
+ Support internal and external audits, including FDA inspections and ISO certification audits.
** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as biomedical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 1 or more years of experience in medical device or FDA‑regulated industries, quality systems, quality assurance, or quality control.
+ 1 or more years proficiency in technical writing and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
** Additional Job Standards*
* + Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
+ Ability to collaborate across functions to support product implementation and troubleshooting.
+ Well organized with high attention to detail.
** About the Role*
* MEDTOX® Diagnostics (soon rebranding to Labcorp Point of Care) is part of Labcorp's Diagnostic Devices Group and is a manufacturer of FDA 510(k)-cleared in vitro medical devices, including drugs‑of‑abuse testing devices and rapid men's fertility tests. With more than three decades of experience producing millions of devices annually, MEDTOX is an established leader in diagnostic testing. The Supplier Quality Engineer supports the quality and reliability of materials and services provided by external suppliers through supplier qualifications and audits, analysis of supplier quality data, investigation of supplier-related quality issues, and management of supplier-related changes.
The role collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate supply chain risks and drive continuous improvement efforts while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
** Benefits:
** Employees regularly scheduled to work…
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