KARL STORZ North America · 5 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer III
Charlton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKARL STORZ North America is a family-owned company specializing in MedTech innovations. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier development, qualification, and performance improvement while ensuring compliance in a Lean manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Lead supplier identification, qualification, certification, and ongoing performance improvement
Partner with key suppliers to implement SPC and other statistical tools to ensure stable, capable processes
Drive supplier validation and re-validation activities for new or changed processes and products
Conduct supplier system, process, and product audits to support compliance and continual improvement
Analyze quality and performance trends from NPI through service; lead root cause and corrective actions
Support MRB activities, nonconforming material disposition, and failure investigations
Collaborate with Procurement and Manufacturing to implement Lean and supply chain improvements
Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement teams and internal process assessments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or related field (Electrical Engineering preferred) with 4–8 years of manufacturing experience; or
Master's degree with 3–6 years of manufacturing experience; or
ASQ Quality Engineer or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) certification in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Strong knowledge of medical device quality systems (FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)
Expertise in GD&T with the ability to clearly explain concepts to suppliers
Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and supply chain management
Hands-on experience with SPC, DOE, pFMEA, MSA, and other statistical tools
Ability to read engineering drawings and use standard mechanical and electronic measurement equipment
Proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and build consensus across teams
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to travel up to 15% annually
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during audits and supplier visits
Preferred
5–8 years of manufacturing experience (Bachelor's) or 4–6 years (Master's)
ASQ certification; advanced experience with GD&T and statistical methods
Experience leading supplier-related projects, time studies, and line balancing
Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM and tools such as Jira, Mural, or Atlassian
Company
KARL STORZ North America
KARL STORZ North America is a leader in endoscopic technology and imaging solutions across virtually all surgical specialties.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bethany Kucera
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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