Sr Supplier Qual Engineer

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Sr Supplier Qual Engineer with our medical device client in Minneapolis, MN. This is a 10-month contract with a potential for extension.Pay: $55.00 - $65.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.DescriptionResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow the company to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Test Methods.Required:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, with 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a regulated manufacturing environment.Experience supporting supplier qualification, supplier audits, quality investigations, CAPA activities, and compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and other applicable quality system requirements.Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams during New Product Development (NPD), including experience with supplier onboarding, control plans, acceptance sampling, risk management, validation activities, and receiving inspection strategies.Preferred:Experience supporting medical device product development and transfer activities, including supplier quality engagement, process validation, test method validation, PFMEA, control plans, and product launch readiness.Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com#PTPJobs