We offer an excellent opportunity to join our Quality Operations team, based in Bussolengo (Verona), as Supplier Quality Engineer Supervisor, reporting to the Quality Operations Manager.
This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with suppliers, driving quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with strict medical device standards. You will play a pivotal role in supplier qualification, audits, and new product development activities, ensuring robust processes and high-quality products from our supply base.
You will work in strong collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Suppliers worldwide, acting as a key link between Orthofix and its partners.
What will your contribution be?

Lead supplier qualification and approval processes (PPAP, FAI).
Monitor and manage supplier performance KPIs, including SCAR handling and POF / FPY.
Plan and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Oversee external process validations and manage supplier scraps and returns.
Support new product development, including definition and execution of control plans, FAI, and measurement tools setup (MSA, R&R).
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust quality standards during product launches.

What are we looking for?

Master's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (or related field).
2–3 years of experience in a similar environment (medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated industries preferred).
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Strong knowledge of supplier quality processes : technical drawings, process audits, MSA, 8D, FMEA, validation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Availability to travel up to 10–15%.

What soft skills are we looking for?

Strong problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
A team player with the ability to interact with operational departments.
Detail‑oriented and organized, with a proactive and solution‑driven mindset.

What will you find?

Friendly, warm, and innovative atmosphere
Healthy, inspiring, and international and inclusive work environment
Training and development opportunities
Competitive reward packages
Social and company events
Wellbeing initiatives (welfare)
Canteen
Benefits (Pension Fund- Health Insurance)

Full‑time permanent position
Salary package range : 40.000 / 45.000 euro

please note that this is a range; the complete salary package will be defined based on the seniority / skills of the person

Do you want to join us? Are you ready to make a difference?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it to : careers@orthofix.com
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