Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering

Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering

Bothell, WA | Full-time | Mid‑Senior level | Quality Assurance (Medical Equipment Manufacturing)

• Set strategy for the global Supplier Quality organization.
• Provide leadership to Supplier Quality Engineers; manage performance through clear goal and expectation setting, accountability, and feedback; and proactively develop talent.
• Manage team performance through KPIs/metrics that track activities and deliverables.
• Represent Verathon as the primary liaison with contract manufacturers and suppliers for all quality and compliance activities.
• Develop and implement effective QMS processes in compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, Canadian Medical Device Regulations, EU Medical Device Regulation, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• Mitigate risks that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Supply Chain Management to improve and manage processes to select new suppliers.
• Manage component qualification/PPAP in alignment with NPD and Sustaining Engineering timelines; ensure adequate process development and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) for suppliers’ manufacturing processes.
• Define and execute a risk‑based Supplier Quality Audit program; conduct audits to assess suppliers’ quality systems and controls.
• Manage supplier‑caused NCM through RTV and SCAR processes.
• Lead investigation and correction of product quality issues.
• Ensure suppliers properly execute responsibilities under the Supplier Change Notification process.
• Manage tools and mechanisms for ensuring supplier performance, including Supplier Quality Agreements and Supplier Scorecards.
• Lead continuous improvement in QMS and suppliers’ manufacturing processes.
• Leverage lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of quality experience (including 4 years in supplier quality roles) or master’s degree and 6+ years of quality experience.
• 3+ years prior experience as a people leader.
• Preferred degrees:
  Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering or Business Management (Supply Chain).
• Experience in Aerospace (AS9120 APQP/PPAP) or medical device (ISO 13485) industries is preferred.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with key personnel in supplier organizations.
• Ability to ask hard questions while maintaining collaborative relationships in investigations and resolutions.
• Experience and aptitude as a Quality Management System Lead Auditor.
• ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CQE, CRE, CQA) preferred.
• Experience in product safety (IEC 60601 standards) preferred.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Ability to work under time constraints to meet strategic objectives.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and deliver results.
• Ability to travel up to 25% with international travel required.

Salary range - $ – $ (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

Full‑time employees not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan. For more information, visit our complete Benefits Summary at

Verathon is an equal‑opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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