Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville
Department: Quality

Summary:

The Senior Lead Supplier Quality Engineer is a strategic and technical leader responsible for driving supplier quality excellence across global operations. This role transforms high-level strategies into tactical execution, ensuring supplier performance aligns with business objectives and regulatory standards. Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

Execution

• Translate strategic quality goals into actionable plans and processes.
• Lead implementation of supplier quality initiatives across global sites.

Scope

• Independently design and execute complex quality assignments and processes.
• Provide innovative solutions to technical challenges using deep subject matter expertise.
• Lead cross-functional and global initiatives that support functional and organizational goals.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor within the function.

Functional Knowledge

• Apply advanced principles and industry knowledge to develop and refine supplier quality systems.
• Anticipate and address emerging business and industry trends.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality processes and performance.

Innovation & Adaptability

• Navigate ambiguity and change with confidence and clarity.
• Act as a trusted advisor and catalyst for innovation within the quality function.
• Inspire creativity and forward-thinking approaches to problem-solving.

Collaboration & Interaction

• Lead and influence cross-functional and global teams.
• Serve as a key liaison with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Represent the company in high-level discussions on supplier quality matters.
• Mentor and develop talent across functions and geographies.

Job Complexity, Discretion & Impact

• Solve highly complex and unique quality issues with significant long-term impact.
• Make critical decisions that influence the company's ability to meet strategic objectives.
• Exercise sound judgment in high-stakes situations involving supplier performance and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Quality, or related field) required. Master's preferred.
• 8-12 years overall experience.
• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 8 years with a Master's degree.
• Proven track record in supplier quality engineering, preferably in a global manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, IATF).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• English proficiency (Speaking, Writing)

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
• The Company's health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company's 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants "safe harbor" matching contributions.
• The Company's paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
• The Company's additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programsAbout Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34884