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).