Supplier Quality Engineer Supervisor

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)

What do we offer?

• 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: