Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer oversees and improves supplier quality controls, ensuring that all suppliers meet rigorous standards for documentation, performance, and compliance. This role focuses on managing the Approved Supplier List, conducting supplier evaluations, and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and maintain robust, well-documented processes within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Approved Supplier List and overall supplier control processes.

• Complete comprehensive supplier evaluations and determine appropriate supplier status based on performance and compliance.

• Review supplier quality history, including incoming inspection data, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and other supplier performance and quality documentation.

• Work directly with suppliers to address and resolve audit nonconformances and other quality-related findings.

• Support follow-up activities and ensure thorough documentation associated with supplier quality issues.

• Ensure all supplier documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained in accordance with established procedures.

• Follow established Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all aspects of supplier documentation and recordkeeping.

• Identify gaps or inconsistencies within supplier records and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve them promptly.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing supplier records, test methods, validation reports, and quality documentation.

• Drive supplier quality activities to completion, working independently to manage tasks and priorities effectively.

• Contribute to testing validation and documentation review related to supplier-provided components, materials, or services.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in supplier quality assurance and documentation processes.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or in a similar quality-focused engineering role.

• Experience managing or maintaining an Approved Supplier List (ASL).

• Experience conducting or supporting supplier evaluations and assessments.

• Experience reviewing supplier quality data, including inspection history, SCARs, and related quality records.

• Experience working directly with suppliers to address audit findings and nonconformances.

• Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work through large volumes of supplier documentation.

• Ability to work independently and drive supplier quality activities through completion.

• Knowledge of supplier quality, quality assurance, and documentation review practices.

• Understanding of testing validation processes and test methods.

• Familiarity with ISO and FDA documentation requirements.

• Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated industry.

• Familiarity with Grand Avenue Software or a similar electronic quality management system.

• Interest in contributing to innovative, minimally invasive medical technologies that improve patient outcomes.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in engineering, quality, and operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.