Engineer, Supplier Quality III

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Engineer leading Supplier Quality activities for manufacturing sites and business units. Collaborating across functions to drive supplier performance improvements at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • CzechiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead defined Supplier Quality activities for manufacturing sites and business units, including supplier issue management, supplier qualification support, PPAP/part qualification, audit prioritization, and supplier performance improvement
Collaborate across functions and with suppliers to drive root-cause resolution, risk mitigation, and sustained reduction of supplier nonconformances
Determine audit prioritization based on supplier risk and performance, and communicate results to suppliers and stakeholders
Establish and oversee processes for issue reporting, nonconformance, deviation, SCAR, and complaint management
Manage supplier corrective and preventive actions and drive root-cause analysis to eliminate recurrence
Act as supplier liaison for escalation of inspection and testing issues, ensuring product control procedures are followed
Oversee documentation compliance, review records for completeness and validity, and approve updated documentation as appropriate
Create and execute Quality Agreements and PPAP documentation supporting supplier qualification
Use PPI and data analysis to correct performance gaps and improve supplier quality processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience required for professional, management, and leadership roles
Quality auditor training preferred for bands 4-6
Quality lead auditor training preferred or required for advanced professional roles depending on business need
Supplier audit, supplier qualification, PPAP/part qualification, supplier issue management, and corrective action experience preferred
Typical experience: 5-8 years in Supplier Quality, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business Process, or related functions
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards; experience with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 210/211, ISO 14971, MDSAP, or other applicable requirements preferred based on business context
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and build effective relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and stakeholders
Ability to analyze data, summarize results, generate metrics, identify risks, and drive improvement actions
Detail-oriented, organized, accurate, self-motivated, adaptable, and able to prioritize work to meet business objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

supplier quality managementsupplier issue managementsupplier qualificationPPAProot-cause analysiscorrective actionsdata analysisaudit prioritizationnonconformance managementquality agreements

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingdetail-orientedorganizational skillsself-motivatedadaptabilityprioritizationproblem-solvinganalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in ManufacturingBachelor's degree in Operations ManagementBachelor's degree in Biological SciencesBachelor's degree in ChemistryBachelor's degree in BusinessQuality auditor trainingQuality lead auditor training