The Quality Associate III plays a key role in ensuring supplier quality compliance and performance across the supply chain.
The position supports both sustaining and new product initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to establish robust quality systems process controls and continuous improvement strategies.
The role operates within a regulated FDA environment requiring strong technical analytical and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Drive overall supplier quality performance including audits validations and corrective actions.
Set expectations for supplier quality process control and continuous improvement.
Participate in new product development teams to ensure quality integration.
Conduct and coordinate supplier surveys quality system audits and process assessments.
Collaborate with purchasing to monitor supplier metrics and support improvement plans.
Work directly with suppliers to establish and maintain effective quality systems and root cause methodologies.
Lead investigations related to non-conforming materials or components and perform CAPA.
Validate supplier processes and components as needed.
Support compliance through internal and supplier audits.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree required.
3 5 years in Quality or a related field preferably in medical products or an FDA-regulated industry.
ISO Led Auditor training preferred; CQE CQA or CSSBB desired
Proficient in reading technical drawings/blueprints.
Knowledge of FDA cGMP QSR ISO 13485 CMDAS ANSI/ISO/ASQC standards.
Hands-on experience with metrology inspection and analytical techniques.
Proficient in MS Office Suite Minitab Access and database systems.
Strong problem-solving (CAPA) interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or in cross-functional teams.
Capable of influencing management with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel as needed.
Physically able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 20 lbs.
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