Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you a meticulous problem-solver with a passion for ensuring quality in every step of the manufacturing process? We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at Norwood Medical, a leading manufacturer of high-precision medical components. In this role, you'll be instrumental in upholding our commitment to patient safety and product excellence by managing the quality performance of our critical suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Qualify, audit, and monitor new and existing suppliers to ensure they meet our strict quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Lead investigations into supplier-related quality issues, using tools like 8D or 5 Whys to identify and resolve the root cause of non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Conduct risk assessments of supplier processes and components, proactively identifying and mitigating potential quality risks.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all supplier quality activities, including audits, non-conformance reports, and performance metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably within the medical device, aerospace, or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820.
• Proven experience with supplier audits and corrective action processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA) is a plus.

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Norwood Medical is a contract medical device manufacturer that supports our customers in robotic assisted surgeries, orthopedic, and minimally invasive surgery markets. Our success stems from our commitment to quality and embracing leading edge technologies in supplying precision-machined components, assemblies, and value-added processes. We exclusively focus on medical device manufacturing, and we are excited to continue our company growth!

Our employees enjoy:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Climate controlled environment
• Career advancement training and opportunities