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Supplier Quality Engineer 3

Teleflex · Morrisville, NC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Travel
25%
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Teleflex (medical devices) in Morrisville, NC. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S.

They ask for
10+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Root cause, Minitab, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Supplier quality
Day to day
about 25% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $95k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 22 live postings that list pay, out of 64 quality engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 63 other live quality postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $94k–$126k, from 21 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 56%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 47%
  • Lean 36%
  • ✓ New product launch 36%
  • FMEA 33%
  • Six Sigma 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Supplier Quality Engineer 3 at Teleflex in other locations

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Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer III (SQE III) leads supplier quality activities to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials, components, and services. This role is responsible for driving supplier performance through qualification, risk management, audits, and continuous improvement.

The SQE III partners with cross-functional teams to assess supplier risks, resolve complex quality issues, and support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role drives compliance, mentors junior team members as needed, and uses data-driven insights to proactively manage supplier performance and risk.

Principal

Responsibilities

  • ◆Drive supplier quality performance across commodities, PFGs, and critical services, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives
  • ◆Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers, including risk assessment and compliance evaluation
  • ◆Advance supplier capability through targeted development initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk reduction
  • ◆Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including oversight of SCARs, root cause effectiveness, and escalation as needed
  • ◆Support new product introductions, design transfers, and supplier changes to ensure robust supplier quality and process readiness
  • ◆Drive continuous improvement by analyzing supplier performance data, identifying trends, and implementing proactive actions
  • ◆Oversee supplier-related quality activities including audits, quality planning, and performance reviews
  • ◆Lead cross-functional supplier quality initiatives and represent Supplier Quality in business and project teams
  • ◆Support integration of acquired suppliers into the Teleflex quality system and standards
  • ◆Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline preferred
  • ✓5–10 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices
  • ✓Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001), with emphasis on supplier controls
  • ✓Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies
  • ✓Experience applying statistical techniques to support quality and process improvement
  • ✓Proven experience in supplier or quality auditing (third-party certification preferred)
  • ✓Professional certification (e.g., ASQ CQE) or equivalent technical qualification preferred

Specialized Skills / Other

Requirements

  • ✓Experience supporting manufacturing environments and supplier quality activities
  • ✓Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • ✓Effective communication and technical writing skills
  • ✓Ability to present information clearly and influence cross-functional teams
  • ✓Experience facilitating problem-solving and improvement initiatives
  • ✓Proficiency in standard business and quality tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, statistical software such as Minitab)

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

© 2026 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.

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Expected Travel : Up to 25%

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com .

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

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