

New · posted Nov 11
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Medical Devices
Engineer III, Supplier Quality
- Madison, WI
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative Supplier Quality team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to global healthcare, research, and safety. As a Supplier Quality Engineer III, you'll ensure the quality and reliability of our supply chain while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
In this role, you'll manage supplier qualification processes, conduct comprehensive audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Your expertise will be essential in developing and maintaining supplier quality metrics, managing quality agreements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Manage supplier performance, guide quality improvement projects, and contribute to new product introductions. You'll have the opportunity to support team development while working with a global network of professionals dedicated to excellence in quality management.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in supplier quality management within regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• Quality Lead Auditor certification preferred
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Quality Engineer (CQE) desired
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP)
• Proven expertise in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, SPC)
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management software
• Experience with supplier audit programs and CAPA management
• Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems (SAP, TrackWise)
• Ability to travel up to 30-50% for supplier audits and quality management activities
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
What you need
Where you'll work
Madison, WIOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Madison, WISchedule and working conditions
Days
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 11, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in the US37 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $111,500 | $119,000 | $137,500 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Supplier Quality roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 11, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Supplier Quality
The general path across 87 open Supplier Quality roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
Career resources on Supplier Quality
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 5 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Quality systems and risk4
- GMP and compliance2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Supplier Quality work in medical devices, led by the four this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485Named in the posting
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devicesNamed in the posting
- FDAMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program shared by five regulatorsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 9001(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems requirementsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- ISOISO 2859-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes (AQL sampling plans)
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
- ISOISO 10993-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Biological evaluation of medical devices within a risk management process
- ISOISO 11135(official source, opens in a new tab)Ethylene oxide sterilization of health care products
- ISOISO 11137-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Radiation sterilization of health care products
- ISOISO 11607-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- FDA21 CFR Part 806(official source, opens in a new tab)Reports of medical device corrections and removals
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA Computer Software Assurance(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk-based assurance for production and quality system software
Company hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 117
- Open roles
- 117
- Distinct roles
- 52
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality76 62%
- Clinical40 33%
- Regulatory6 5%
By level
- Senior & Principal58 48%
- Associate & Specialist32 26%
- Manager26 21%
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Engineer III, Supplier Quality at Thermo Fisher
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