Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — South Jordan, UT at

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

About the Role

This position serves as a strategic partner in our supplier development engineering function. You will work directly with manufacturers and service suppliers to ensure that all products and services meet our rigorous company requirements. The role acts as a critical interface between our internal departments and external parties, focusing on product manufacturability and managing product changes.

In this capacity, you will integrate incoming performance from raw material and component suppliers with our manufacturing plants to collaboratively resolve issues. You will be responsible for developing world-class supplier processes, conducting programs to improve supplier performance and productivity, and managing supply chain resiliency initiatives such as supplier consolidation and dual sourcing. Additionally, you will ensure that customer technical requirements are adhered to and that a robust quality system is maintained throughout the supply chain.

Culture & Benefits

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans. We offer a supportive environment with multiple shift options (Days, Swing, and Nights) to suit your schedule. Our culture emphasizes community and well-being, featuring low-cost onsite medical clinics, onsite cafeterias, and an employee garden with gardening classes.

Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401K, a Health Savings Account, three weeks of vacation, one week of sick time, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

Merit is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from military veterans and consider qualified applicants regardless of background.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Red Grouse Lane, Heights Park Village, Daybreak, South Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84009, United States

South Jordan, Utah

Key Responsibilities

check_circlePlan and direct engineering supplier development activities for raw materials and services
check_circleConduct programs to improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation
check_circleManage cost savings initiatives with suppliers through integration into manufacturing facilities
check_circleManage supply chain resiliency programs including supplier consolidation and dual sourcing
check_circleCommunicate cost savings and resiliency programs effectively to senior leadership
check_circleDevelop reports on supplier performance for company management
check_circleLiaise between corporate and manufacturing sites for deployment of new requirements
check_circleCollaborate with manufacturing plants to resolve supplier performance issues
check_circleSupport quality issues through Supplier Corrective Action Reports and defect reduction
check_circleEnsure suppliers adhere to customer technical requirements and quality systems
check_circleDevelop procedures to establish world-class supplier management processes

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in engineering or related field
verified8 years of experience in engineering in the medical device industry
verifiedWorking knowledge of Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485
verifiedFamiliarity with process development and process change
verifiedComputer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software

Nice to Have

Six Sigma/Lean certification.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and other insurance planscheck_circleLow cost onsite medical cliniccheck_circleTwo onsite cafeteriascheck_circleEmployee garden and gardening classesThree weeks vacation, one week sick time, and paid holidays

Company

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Headquarters

South Jordan, Utah

Open Roles

Understand. Innovate. Deliver.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. operates within the medical equipment manufacturing industry, specializing in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices. Headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, the organization focuses on solutions for interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures across cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy sectors. Since its founding in 1987, the company has maintained a commitment to addressing customer needs and innovating to transform patient care globally. The company serves hospitals worldwide through a comprehensive network of domestic and international sales forces and clinical support teams. This operational structure involves more than 300 dedicated professionals working to support client facilities across various regions. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. employs approximately 6,000 individuals globally, maintaining a significant physical footprint to support its extensive reach. Facilities are established in multiple locations including Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; and Malvern, Pennsylvania within the United States. International operations extend to facilities in the Netherlands, France, Ireland, China, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Singapore. This global presence allows the company to deliver its medical solutions efficiently to healthcare providers around the world.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Six Sigma, Lean, Iso 13485, Quality System Regulation.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.

Frequently asked questions about Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

What does a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. will plan and direct engineering supplier development activities for raw materials and services; conduct programs to improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation; manage cost savings initiatives with suppliers through integration into manufacturing facilities; and manage supply chain resiliency programs including supplier consolidation and dual sourcing.

What are the requirements for this Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I role?expand_more

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 8 years of experience in engineering in the medical device industry; Working knowledge of Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485; Familiarity with process development and process change; and Computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.

Where is the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I role at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. located?expand_more

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is based in Red Grouse Lane, Heights Park Village, Daybreak, South Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84009, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has listed this Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I role as on-site.

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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. include Six Sigma; Lean; Iso 13485; and Quality System Regulation.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.

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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.

About Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

The company serves hospitals worldwide through a comprehensive network of domestic and international sales forces and clinical support teams. This operational structure involves more than 300 dedicated professionals working to support client facilities across various regions. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. employs approximately 6,000 individuals globally, maintaining a significant physical footprint to support its extensive reach.

Facilities are established in multiple locations including Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; and Malvern, Pennsylvania within the United States. International operations extend to facilities in the Netherlands, France, Ireland, China, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Singapore. This global presence allows the company to deliver its medical solutions efficiently to healthcare providers around the world.

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