Senior Supplier Quality Systems Lead

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Systems Lead

Job Location:Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $64.54hr - $69.54hr

Job Overview:

The main function of the Quality Systems Lead is to strengthen Supplier Quality processes through effective governance, performance management, digital solutions, and continuous improvement. This role partners across Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, R&D, and Digital Technology to improve process execution, clarify ownership, reduce operational risk, and increase leadership visibility. The position translates business needs and process data into practical, scalable improvements that support compliance, audit readiness, supply continuity, data integrity, and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead governance and continuous improvement activities for Supplier Quality processes, including supplier notice of change (NOC), and sustainment mechanisms.
• Use metrics and trend analysis to identify aging work, process barriers, ownership gaps, and areas requiring leadership attention or resource prioritization. Drive results to performance management objectives (PMOs), including those related to supplier NOC.
• Translate business requirements and user feedback into practical digital solutions, workflow improvements, automation, reporting, and enhanced user experience.
• Partner across functions to resolve complex issues, manage competing priorities, and drive timely, risk-based decisions without direct authority.
• Develop clear recommendations, standard work, governance documentation, and scalable solutions that improve accountability while reducing administrative burden.

Additional Skills:

• Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, manufacturing, or a related regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Experience driving process, system, reporting, or workflow improvements.
• Strong project leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite.
• Experience supporting digital transformation or business systems preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in a related field of study.
• Experience with Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, or change-management in the medical device industry preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience required.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities