Supplier Quality Engineer
OrthAlign
Irvine, CA · Posted May 19, 2026
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About the job
OrthAlign, Inc. , a Smart Technology, growing medical device company, has an immediate opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for managing supplier programs for manufacturing, packaging, and other operational processes, as well as ensuring that quality programs are in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role supports the OrthAlign mission by reporting and acting on trends in supplied material and component quality requirements. This position works closely with the design engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure that suppliers are capable of meeting the OrthAlign product quality requirements.
NOTE: Local Candidates Will Be Considered.
You must have the ability to report daily to our headquarters in Irvine, California.
You will:
Execute quality-related maintenance and improvement activities related to purchased part qualification of supplier-produced materials, components, and devices to prevent or minimize quality issues.
Contribute to supplier development by driving execution of existing agreements, performing supplier quality audits, and provides technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates. Monitor supplier-related quality metrics.
Manage supplier related non-conforming material investigations, disposition, and manage supplier corrective actions to resolve product quality issues. Implements improvement plans for any supplier related complaints or process issues. Assist in supplier production validations. Maintain supplier quality records.
You need:
Your BA/BS Engineering-oriented degree and 2+ years of experience in the medical device manufacturing supplier controls, or 4+ years of experience in the medical device manufacturing supplier controls
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, preferred
Certified Auditor, preferred
Auditing experience is required, preferably in the area of supplier audits
Understanding of and ability to interpret and apply ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and 21 CFR Part 820, specifically design controls, purchasing controls, risk management and production and process controls
Proficiency leading CAPA investigations and supplier corrective action
Strong interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management
Strong proficiency using MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as a collaborative team member as well as independently
Excellent attention to detail, producing high quality output
Results-oriented with appropriate urgency and tenacious follow-up
Flexibility and strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Sound judgment when making decisions and communicating with internal and external customers
We offer:
Competitive compensation including bonus and equity
Opportunities for career advancement
Full benefits package
An evolving, engaging culture and workplace
Nominated by our employees as a Top Place to Work in Orange County!
It is an exciting time at OrthAlign - make your next career move with us!
This position reports to our Irvine office daily.
NOTE: We are unable to provide any type of sponsorship at this time.
OrthAlign is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.