Sr Engineer Supplier Management

Job Summary

Lead Medline’s supplier quality oversight for a global supply base. Own risk‑based qualification, performance management, scorecards, and audit execution for high‑risk suppliers; act as subject‑matter expert on purchasing controls (21 CFR 820) and represent Supplier Quality during internal/external inspections. Drive cross‑functional corrective and preventive actions and supplier development to improve quality, reliability, and compliance.

• Lead risk‑based supplier oversight across regions; set audit/monitoring depth by risk tier and product classification.
• Lead communication efforts related to high‑risk suppliers with internal stakeholders.
• Own complex supplier qualifications and disqualifications for critical suppliers, including technical documentation reviews and potential on‑site assessments.
• Author and maintain supplier quality agreements and inspection plans with Procurement/Legal; ensure alignment with device regulations and regional requirements.
• Own the supplier scorecard program for assigned categories; analyze trends and drive SCAR/CAPA to effectiveness verification; escape per governance.
• Work with quality support groups (Risk Management, Design and Development, Post‑Market Surveillance, etc.) to proactively identify issues and lead the containment of them.
• Lead partnership with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to resolve supplier‑related quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot in‑depth vendor issues that impact multiple business units to improve the global supply chain and supplier processes.
• Mentor Quality Engineers/QEDP associates and coach divisional QA on supplier controls, SCAR quality, and problem‑solving methods.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, performance reviews, and compliance reports.
• Oversee scorecard program and executive quality metric dashboards.
• Assist or perform audits associated with high‑risk suppliers to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Quality Management, or related field.
• 6–8 years in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or similar role.
• In‑depth knowledge of ISO standards and FDA regulations.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ownership of CAPA or SCAR throughout its lifecycle.
• Strong medical device or drug regulatory experience.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP).
• Travel up to 25 % (domestic and/or international).

• Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality Management, or similar field.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Front or backroom FDA or ISO audit experience.
• Supplier quality auditing experience.

Competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Salary range: $ – $ annually, with bonus and/or incentive eligibility. Health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and more for full‑time employees and applicable benefits for part‑time staff. Additional resources include Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Service Corp.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.