Principal Engineer, RoHS and Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global compliance efforts for substance regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS) across the company's supplier base for Class III medical devices, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and medical device standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global substance compliance and supply chain integration
• Lead supplier data collection, risk assessments, and compliance mitigation
• Interpret and translate emerging regulations into business-aligned compliance strategies
• Direct supplier quality programs, audits, and remediation efforts
• Develop supplier qualification frameworks and quality assurance protocols
• Represent the company in FDA/Notified Body inspections and industry forums
• Champion digital quality tools and KPI reporting for transparency and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific/engineering discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality or Engineering in a regulated industry
• Strong understanding of REACH, RoHS, and other substance regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Class III medical device sector
• Materials science experience
• Project Management competency
• Root cause assessment/analysis skills
• Certified Quality Engineer or Lead Auditor certifications

This is a remote position with 50% travel

Compensation range depends on experience and location $125,000-$180,000