Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Description
The Company
Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.
We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
Meet the team:
The incumbent is responsible for performing the duties of a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer, as stated in this job description. Performs tasks with minimum oversight from the manager. You will assist Senior Supplier Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers in the performance of their duties and will support, evaluate, revise and implement specific aspects of the Global quality system, as assigned. The incumbent will be systematic, highly organized and articulate, and work well in a team environment. Also to be proficient computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office and database applications (such as Oracle and Agile). Job tasks require interfacing with external suppliers, internal manufacturing, engineering, regulatory, quality, materials, operations personnel and senior management. A positive attitude is important while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and dealing with shifting priorities.
Where you come in:
You will help develop, maintain and continuously improves the supplier quality management system in alignment with internal policies, procedures, regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485), and industry best practices.
You will lead supplier oversight activities, including qualification audits, performance monitoring, corrective action management, supplier documentation review, and maintaining compliance with the Supplier Audit Schedule.
You will act as the primary supplier quality representative, supporting internal audits, managing Quality Agreements, conducting business reviews, and collaborating cross‑functionally to drive supplier improvements and development activities.
You must conduct process and failure investigations, evaluate key supplier processes, assesses quality performance through multiple data streams, and trends improvements to ensure product safety, consistency, and compliance.
You will participate in design and development activities, contributing to design inputs/outputs, component and process design, DFMEA/PFMEA, Material Qualification (FAI/PPAP) and ensuring alignment between design and quality requirements.
You will will drive continuous improvement initiatives, developing systems to improve product safety, enhance conformance, increase efficiency, and reduce defects, scrap, and operating costs through methodologies such as Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and statistical analysis.
You will apply strong technical and analytical skills, including reading specifications, schematics, and mechanical drawings; utilizing inspection criteria; and applying tools such as Gage R&R, Cpk analysis, sampling plans, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Agile, and Minitab.
You need to demonstrate professional qualifications and collaboration skills, including ASQ CQA or equivalent audit training, extensive audit experience in the medical device industry, strong communication abilities, ability to work with minimal supervision, flexibility to travel, and capacity to perform additional assigned duties.
Experience and Education Requirements:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or master's degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.
What makes you successful:
You bring experience with key manufacturing processes and commodities including injection molding, extrusion, stamping, electronics (PCB/PCBA), wire manufacturing, machining, and assembly.
You must have a strong knowledge of Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, statistical sampling plans, and related tools; capable of developing systems and processes that improve safety, consistency, efficiency, and cost performance.
You must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications and inspection criteria; understands schematics and mechanical drawings and can contribute to revisions; familiar with DFMEA and PFMEA.
You have solid understanding of 21 CFR Part 820 and international quality and laboratory standards including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025; prior quality audit training or certification is desired.
You will support training, coaching, and technical guidance for lower‑level quality engineers and new hires while managing shifting priorities independently.
You are a excellent communicator able to work effectively with internal teams (Supplier Quality, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Receiving Inspection) and external partners, including suppliers, with minimal supervision.
What you’ll get:
A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
A full and comprehensive benefits program.
Growth opportunities on a global scale.
Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Travel Required:
5 - 15% (U.S. and international)
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