Senior Quality Engineer I (Supplier Development)

Job Description

Job Description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer I – Supplier Development (Contract)

Location: Onsite – Burlington, MA

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract (4–6 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $39.66 – $50.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, approx. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Overview

A leading medical device company is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer I to support supplier development and component qualification during a key team member’s leave of absence. This is a contract role with an immediate start, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment within a cross-functional quality engineering team.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of components and assemblies used in Class I, II, and III medical devices. Commodities include electronics, molded plastics, machined metals, and electromechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support new supplier onboarding and technical capability assessments
• Facilitate supplier product and process validations
• Review and manage PPAP documentation and qualification records
• Coordinate with QA to ensure timely inspection of new components (including FAI forms)
• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality to ensure continuity in inspection plans and control strategies
• Address supplier non-conformances and support root cause investigations
• Collaborate on supplier change notifications and documentation reviews
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Support internal audit responses and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
• Maintain data accuracy within the Approved Supplier List (ASL)

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Strong understanding of component manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, PCBA, machining)
• Familiarity with quality systems regulations (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
• Proficient in process validation and statistical analysis techniques
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CBA)
• Experience with FDA inspections or notified body audits
• Working knowledge of supplier quality tools (MSA, SCARs, SNs)

Interview Process

• 1st Round: Virtual interview with Hiring Manager
• 2nd Round: Onsite panel interview with cross-functional team

Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees.From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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