Senior Quality Engineer - Remote

Senior Global Supplier Quality Engineer
Work Location Name: Italy - Remote
Worker Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Lead qualification, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management of critical global suppliers in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Lead complex cross‑site root cause investigations (CAPA, NC, SCAR) using advanced engineering methodologies and ensure effective corrective actions.
Define and execute global supplier quality strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and risk‑based sourcing plans.
Represent Supplier Quality in global NPD projects, ensuring Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly, and supplier readiness.
Lead supplier audits and drive sustainable quality improvement plans across global supplier networks.
Prepare and present quality performance summaries to senior leadership and support customer and regulatory audits.
Develop and maintain quality and purchasing specifications to ensure consistent implementation across suppliers.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
10 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies such as precision machining, injection molding, laser processing, coatings, electronics assembly, and component manufacturing.
Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and material specifications.
Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks (FDA QMSR/QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU MDR, MDSAP).
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through data‑driven recommendations and technical expertise.
Availability to travel 30–50% of the time, depending on the month and project scope, including travel to Mexico and the United States. Flexibility to accommodate occasional work across Mexico and US time zones, particularly during audits and critical project phases.