About the Role
The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer will oversee supplier quality performance, drive resolution of non-conformances, lead quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory and product standards across the supply base.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure adherence to specifications and regulatory requirements
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related quality issues
- Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials
- Monitor supplier performance using key quality metrics and dashboards
- Support supplier development programs to improve manufacturing processes
- Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and track resolution timelines
- Evaluate supplier quality systems for compliance with ISO and FDA standards
- Participate in supplier selection and qualification activities
- Review and approve supplier quality plans and control documents
- Manage quality aspects during supplier transitions or manufacturing transfers
- Conduct on-site assessments at supplier facilities globally
- Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness
- Ensure supplier documentation meets design and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate resolution of incoming material quality issues
- Promote continuous improvement through data-driven quality initiatives
- Serve as the primary quality contact for key strategic suppliers
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex supply chain quality challenges
- Develop and maintain supplier quality performance scorecards
- Ensure compliance with product safety and regulatory standards
- Support internal and external audits related to supplier quality
- Drive adoption of quality best practices across the supplier network
- Work with suppliers to implement process improvements and reduce defects
- Evaluate supplier change notifications for quality impact
- Support cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality
- Mentor junior engineers and share quality engineering expertise
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with a combination of on-site and remote work
Team
Part of the Global Quality organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and procurement
Why Join Us
- Be part of a global team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through innovation and quality excellence
- Work in a collaborative environment that values integrity, accountability, and continuous learning
Life at GE HealthCare
- We foster a culture of inclusion, where diverse perspectives drive meaningful innovation
- Employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to impactful healthcare solutions
This role may require sponsorship for work authorization
