Manager Supplier Quality

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

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Mid‑Senior level