Quality Engineer - Supplier Assurance

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

The Quality Engineer - Supplier Assurance plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of products sourced from external suppliers.

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust supplier quality processes across the supply chain to mitigate risks, drive continuous improvement, and uphold the highest standards of product quality.

In this role, you will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams to evaluate supplier capabilities, monitor quality performance, and lead corrective and preventive actions where needed.

You will serve as a key partner in ensuring that supplier-related processes meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

This role has a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and performance of medical devices, supporting the delivery of high-quality products that meet both customer expectations and compliance requirements.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Quality Compliance


* Ensure all quality assurance activities comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and the company's Quality Management System (QMS)


* Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records in accordance with documentation and archiving requirements


* Continuously assess and improve processes to ensure ongoing compliance with current regulations and standards


* Ensure compliance of infrastructure within the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) function


* Represent supplier quality processes during internal and external audits


* Participate in and lead supplier audits

Operational Responsibilities


* Develop, harmonize, and implement quality standards, procedures, inspection instructions, and measurement methods to improve process efficiency


* Plan, execute, and evaluate validations and qualifications of processes and methods


* Establish, qualify, and release new test equipment, including supporting maintenance planning


* Lead risk management activities (e.g., pFMEA, control strategies) for new or updated processes


* Provide training and guidance to internal teams to improve quality processes and practices


* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...