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Procurement Supplier Quality Engineer – Technical Lead Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO at Largeton Group
Title: Procurement Supplier Quality Engineer – Technical Lead
Company: Largeton Group
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job Summary (List Format):Technical Lead for Procurement Supplier Quality Engineering
Serve as Technical Lead for Procurement Supplier Quality Engineering at Minnesota and Colorado (Image Guided Therapy Division), 100% onsite in Plymouth, MN or Colorado Springs, CO.
Lead and manage Process Validation and Verification (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV) at plastic and other commodity suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Collaborate with R&D and Design Assurance to review product specifications and requirements, supporting risk management activities.
Provide end-to-end assessment of supplier performance, including NCRs, SQNs, SCARs, and SICRs.
Solve technical and quality issues onsite at supplier locations, with a minimum of 20% North American travel.
Act as a strong communicator, providing bi-weekly updates to senior leadership and managing cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
Integrate quality and compliance efforts across multiple product lines and business units.
Support and oversee implementation of comprehensive trade compliance frameworks (Free Trade Agreements, customs, export controls).
Lead customs classification projects and daily trade compliance operations, ensuring global regulatory adherence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles to enhance business and compliance processes.
Mentor and coach global trade compliance teams, fostering a culture of learning and operational excellence.
Plan and execute trade compliance assessments, audits, and follow-up actions.
Manage talent, operational budgets, schedules, and performance requirements for the trade compliance team.
Ensure occupational health and safety standards are met and improved.
Act as subject matter expert in trade compliance, advising multiple business units and preparing for future compliance challenges.
Required: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering or related field; 10+ years’ engineering experience (medical device/regulatory preferred); experience with manufacturing, supplier quality, and hands-on shop floor roles.
Preferred: Experience with stents, strong micro engineering background, project management, statistical analysis, and direct supplier interactions.
