Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

Join our Quality team as the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer at Endologix!

 

 

WHO WE ARE:

 

Endologix LLC is a California-based global medical device company dedicated to improving patients’ lives through innovative therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease. Our therapeutic portfolio addresses clinically relevant unmet needs, spanning from abdominal aortic aneurysms to lower limb peripheral vascular disease. We are committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes through precision in product design, advanced manufacturing, and comprehensive physician training—supported by industry-leading clinical evidence. At Endologix, we’re driven by purpose, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in vascular health.

 

What sets us apart is not just our technology, but our culture. At Endologix, we foster a forward-thinking, mission-driven environment where every team member plays a vital role in advancing patient care. Our core values guide how we operate. As for our people? We empower them with the tools, trust, and continuous learning they need to grow. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare, you’ll find purpose and belonging here.

Our Core Values are the guiding principles informing our choices and actions, because our customers and patients depend on us:

• Patient Outcomes Drive Us: We improve lives with every advancement we deliver.
• Integrity Defines Us: We do what’s right, stay transparent, prioritize quality, and own our actions.
• Innovation Advances Us: We stay curious, adaptable, and push boundaries.
• Boldness Propels Us: We take smart risks and are unafraid in our pursuit of excellence.
• Collaboration Unites Us: We partner across teams and with physicians to drive exceptional results.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

 

We're looking for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that purchased materials, components, and services meet defined quality, regulatory, and business requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers and internal cross‑functional teams to manage supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and support product quality throughout the product lifecycle. The Sr. SQE serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert responsible for end-to-end supplier quality strategy, governance, and risk management across the product lifecycle in a regulated medical device environment.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead supplier identification, qualification, maintenance, and ongoing monitoring activities to ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, reliability, and compliance expectations that ultimately support positive patient outcomes.
• Own and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Approved Component List (ACL), ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with quality system requirements.
• Drive the implementation and assessment of supplier-related change orders, utilizing sound judgment and risk-based decision-making to support continuous advancement and operational excellence.
• Review and approve supplier changes, deviations, and documentation to ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and the highest quality standards.
• Lead supplier Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), conducting thorough root cause investigations and implementing sustainable solutions that strengthen supplier performance.
• Investigate supplier-related nonconformances and quality issues, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to implement effective containment, corrective actions, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, nonconforming material disposition decisions, and failure investigations to ensure timely resolution of issues while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Own supplier performance governance, including scorecards, business reviews, performance metrics, and escalation processes that promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including procedures, reports, justifications, and quality records, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and deliver exceptiona