Sr Supplier Qual Engineer
Planet Pharma - Grand Rapids, MI
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Job DescriptionTop 3 technical skills that are required for the role: Strong Background in Quality Systems related to Supplier Controls Proven Excellence in Problem Solving - DMAIC, CAPA, or similar Experience in SAP, Agile, and Track Wise (Nice to Have) Education Required: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. • Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. • Leads cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing functions to investigate and resolve supplier-related quality or compliance issues discovered during incoming inspection. • Lead and/or participate in corrective/preventive action teams in resolving supplier-related issues (e.g., nonconformances, CAPA activities, audit findings, complaint investigations, etc.). • Coaches team members on supplier quality principles, quality system requirements, statistical analysis, and application of technical analysis to daily assignments. • Define component qualification strategy (PPAP), partner with suppliers to develop qualification plan, report performance, and demonstrate release readiness. Author or review key component engineering lifecycle deliverables throughout product development, as defined by procedures. Define control plans to ensure appropriate acceptance activities. • Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. • Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. • Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. • Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the product's lifecycle. Including implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements. • Develops and delivers the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for existing products. • Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for internal companyTest Methods. • Evaluates and acts as a lead in processing and approving supplier change requests. • Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. • Supports internal and external audit and inspections, including preparation and resolution of audit and inspection findings • Collaborates cross-functional with internal stakeholders and interacts with multiple levels of personnel internally and externally to ensure timely completion and approvable output of Supplier CAPA records. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
Created: 2026-03-12