Sr. Supplier Development Engineer

## Sr. Supplier Development Engineer Apply locations:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States:
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States:
Bothell, Washington, United States:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States:
Murrysville, Pennsylvania, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
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June 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
584423### Job Title Sr. Supplier Development Engineer###

Job Description
** Senior Supplier Development Engineer
** The Senior Supplier Development Engineer leads and executes targeted supplier development initiatives focused on niche technologies, supplier maturity advancement, Supplier-Owned Quality (SOQ), and First-Time-Right (FTR) performance. This role operates as a technical leader and change agent, directly engaging with strategic suppliers. This role is responsible for driving measurable supplier capability improvements, enabling long-term supplier autonomy, and supporting risk-based decision-making across the supply base.
** Your role:**
* ** Technical Supplier Leadership &

Risk Management:

** Lead deep technical and process capability assessments for high-risk or specialized suppliers, including emerging technologies, to evaluate performance and identify gaps. Drive resolution of critical supplier issues through root cause analysis, while identifying systemic risks and implementing sustainable mitigation strategies at both supplier and product levels.
* ** Supplier Maturity & Performance Advancement:
** Drive deployment of supplier maturity frameworks by assessing QMS effectiveness, process capability, and operational performance, translating findings into prioritized improvement roadmaps. Monitor supplier maturity progression over time and integrate insights into sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, and key business decisions.
* ** Supplier-Owned Quality (SOQ) & First-Time-Right (FTR) Execution:
** Lead initiatives to shift quality ownership to suppliers by implementing robust process controls, in-process monitoring, and structured governance models. Integrate FTR principles into APQP, NPI, and design transfer activities, ensuring alignment with CtQ requirements while proactively mitigating risks to improve first-pass yield and product conformance.
* ** Coaching, Capability Building & Standardization:
** Serve as a technical subject matter expert by coaching suppliers and internal teams on quality tools, methodologies, and expectations, while driving adoption of standardized supplier development practices. Promote consistency through training, knowledge sharing, and best practice deployment across teams and Business Units.
* ** Program Leadership, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
** Lead complex supplier development programs for strategic and high-risk suppliers by defining objectives, KPIs, and success criteria while tracking progress and removing barriers to ensure measurable results. Maintain regulatory and QMS knowledge, support audit best practices, and provide updates to stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement of supplier development and audit programs.
** You're the right fit if:
*** You’ve acquired 10+ years of experience with Bachelor’s or 7+ years with master’s in areas such as Quality Engineering, Safety Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement Techniques or equivalent.
* Your skills include strong understanding of medical device QMS, supplier controls, and regulatory expectations; ability to assess complex manufacturing and quality processes and identify risk-based improvement opportunities; knowledge of various special process strongly preferred (injection molding, etc.)
* You have a bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering science, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Problem solving methodology certifications are a nice to have.
* You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
* You are an excellent communicator, negotiator, and relationship builder with internal and external partners. You have high attention…