Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of all externally sourced components, materials, and finished goods for AirLife. This role owns the supplier assessment and approval process, ensuring proper documentation, certifications, and evaluations are maintained in alignment with AirLife procedures and ISO-13485 requirements. The Supplier Quality Engineer drives continuous improvement in supplier performance through technical support, routine monitoring, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives.

This position leads supplier audits, manages Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and supports investigations related to supplier nonconformances. It also plays a key role in reviewing and executing supplier-initiated change requests, ensuring appropriate validations and design verification activities are completed. The role develops acceptance criteria for purchased products to ensure design and regulatory requirements are met and collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and New Product Development teams.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

• ISO-13485
• ASQ Certification is preferred.
• Lead Auditor Certification is preferred.

Level of Experience :

Level of Education :

Travel :

Up to 20-25% travel as the business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALITY POLICY

At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.

DEIA STATEMENT

At AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.

Please note : The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonably expected to meet the needs of the company.