Senior Supplier Engineer

Position: Senior Supplier Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (100% On-site) Duration: 12+ Months Contract Citizenship: U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders ONLY

• No Visas / OPT / CPT / H1B / TN / EADs will be accepted

Note: Candidates must NOT reside in the following states due to client tax and operating policies: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensure suppliers meet expectations in cost, quality, delivery, and service.

Drive supplier improvements in business and manufacturing processes.

Evaluate, select, and onboard new suppliers.

Support Engineering teams with supplier selection and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).

Oversee and drive part production qualification (PPQP) activities including:

spFMEA

Special Process Validations

Process Capability

MSA

Capacity Analysis

FAIR

Conduct on-site QMS audits and address non-conformities.

Lead resolution of supply continuity and quality issues.

Monitor and improve supplier performance through metrics and scorecards.

Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and cost reduction strategies.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Master’s preferred).

Proven supplier engineering experience within medical device manufacturing preferred.

Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 (Lead Auditor cert. is a plus).

Hands-on experience with:

PFMEA

Process validations

Supplier quality audits

Proficient in mechanical drawing interpretation and CAD tools (3D modeling a plus).

Excellent communication and project management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Ability to travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally as needed.

Submission Notes: Include full resume with contact info Confirm location, work authorization, and relocation availability Include rate expectation