Sr. Contract Supplier Quality Engineer

Contract Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite – Orthopedic Medical Device, Spine Preferred)

Contract: 12 months (1099 Contractor – not C2C)

Location: Onsite – Olive Branch, MS

Overview:

We are hiring an experienced Contract Supplier Quality Engineer to join our onsite team for a 12-month orthopedic medical device manufacturing transfer project (spine preferred). This role will be central in ensuring supplier processes meet stringent medical device quality standards through validation, control plans, and measurement system analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive supplier quality engineering activities during manufacturing transfer of orthopedic devices
• Lead process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and establish robust supplier control plans
• Perform MSA & GR&R at supplier sites to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, and quality teams to ensure smooth transfer and compliance
• Required onsite full-time in Olive Branch, MS

Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in supplier quality engineering within the orthopedic medical device industry (spine preferred)
• Proven success with manufacturing transfers, validations, and quality systems
• Strong background in MSA & GR&R methodologies
• Required onsite full-time in Olive Branch, MS

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your experience supporting a manufacturing transfer in the medical device industry (ideally orthopedics). What was your role, and what challenges did you face?
• Describe a time when you led or supported process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ). How did you ensure compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements?
• How have you developed and implemented control plans with suppliers to ensure product quality during a transfer? Can you give a specific example?
• Explain your hands-on experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R. How did your work impact the outcome of the project?
• This role is offered as a 1099 contract. Can you confirm your ability and willingness to work on a 1099 basis?
• Are you open for this onsite role in Olive Branch, MS?
• Are you a Green Card Holder or US Citizen?

Work Location: In person