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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Job Details | Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus

Olympus

Optoelectronic Equipment

Westborough, MA - United States

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role you will manage supplier quality activities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across a Latin American region. You will work within the supplier quality function to drive qualifications, audits, risk reduction, and quality agreements, partnering with cross-functional teams to uphold patient safety and product quality. Your impact spans supplier selection, qualification, and escalation on quality issues, shaping a reliable supplier network. Join a mission-driven company that values integrity, innovation, and empathy while enabling meaningful patient outcomes.

Compensation / Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave
  • On-site daycare, fitness center and other amenities

Responsibilities

  • Determine supplier risk level based on usage and category
  • Qualify new suppliers and remediate existing qualifications
  • Develop risk improvement strategies for suppliers not meeting requirements
  • Conduct supplier audits, surveys, and QA agreement notifications
  • Identify gaps in supplier capabilities and project risks
  • Decide on acceptance or rejection of supplier input
  • Lead supplier improvement projects
  • Interface with suppliers on systemic quality matters
  • Support facility audits by regulatory bodies (FDA, ISO, MDSAP, ISOP, ANVISA, COFEPRIS)
  • Act as first escalation path for supplier quality engineering concerns

Key requirements

  • BA/BS in Life Science, Engineering, or Physical Science with advanced technical degree
  • Minimum of 5 years in a related field
  • FDA & Medical Device experience
  • Fluency in English and either Portuguese and/or Spanish
  • Strong knowledge of quality tools and methods
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and various websites
  • Expert understanding of ISO 9001 & ISO 13485
  • Basic project management skills
  • Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally

Description

In this role you will manage supplier quality activities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across a Latin American region. You…
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