Supplier Quality

Role Overview

• Role Title: Supplier Quality Engineer/Consultant (German-Speaking Lead Auditor)

• Contract Type: Contract

• Industry: Medical Devices (Implantables)

• Start Date: November

• Location/Travel: Germany (preferred)/Switzerland

A global medical-device organisation is seeking an experienced German-speaking Supplier Quality Engineer with Certified Lead Auditor status to drive critical Supplier Quality operations and support post-acquisition M&A Quality integration. Focusing primarily on the German supplier base, you will manage audits, resolve quality issues, and ensure seamless regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and comprehensive quality assessments across Germany.

• Support QMS and Supplier Quality integration following recent acquisitions.

• Manage supplier CAPAs, non-conformances, and drive remediation activities to closure.

• Assess supplier qualification, risk, performance, and overall quality systems.

• Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and international stakeholders.

• Provide onsite support in Switzerland alongside regular supplier visits across Germany.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background: Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

• Technical Experience: Strong background in polymers/chemical materials, ideally within implantable medical devices or other highly regulated industries.

• Auditing: Certified Lead Auditor status (ISO 13485 strongly preferred).

• Languages: Fluent in both German and English (mandatory).

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