Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Intern

Nissha

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Buffalo, New York

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Responsibilities

The intern will support the supplier quality team by monitoring supplier performance, analyzing KPIs, and participating in non-conformance investigations. They will also assist in maintaining quality documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Nissha Medical Technologies is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Engineer Intern to ensure suppliers meet quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This internship offers hands-on experience in a regulated medical manufacturing environment.

Job Description

About Nissha Medical Technologies

Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) where people, purpose, and technology come together to advance healthcare. Headquartered in the United States, NMT is the medical devices business unit and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd., a publicly traded Japanese company based in Kyoto, Japan (TSE: 7915).

Across our global organization, our teams collaborate to design and manufacture innovative medical devices and solutions that make a real difference in patients’ lives. We partner closely with our customers to solve complex challenges, move ideas forward, and support products from concept through commercialization. Our work spans patient monitoring, surgical and interventional solutions, precision components, and emerging technologies, all grounded in a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At Nissha Medical Technologies, we believe our success is driven by our people. We foster an environment where curiosity is encouraged, teamwork is valued, and individuals are empowered to grow their skills and careers. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare, you’ll find a place to belong at NMT.

What You Will Do

Nissha Medical Technologies is looking for a Global Supplier Quality Engineer Intern. The Global Supplier Quality Intern will support Nissha Medical Technologies (“NMT”) in ensuring external suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards. This role provides hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated medical manufacturing environment.

  • Assist in evaluating supplier performance, including quality metrics, compliance, and risk factors 

  • Support the maintenance and standardization of supplier qualification, evaluation, and monitoring processes 

  • Help collect, track, and analyze supplier key performance indicators (KPIs) 

  • Participate in investigations related to supplier non-conformances and corrective actions 

  • Assist with documentation review to ensure compliance with internal quality systems and regulatory standards 

  • Support continuous improvement projects related to supplier quality or internal processes 

  • Help prepare materials for supplier reviews and audits 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations) on supplier-related initiatives 

  • Assist in developing or updating procedures, templates, and reports 

What You Bring

Core Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) 
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment 
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Professional Traits We Value

  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, team player, results oriented in a demanding environment.

  • Problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail

  • Ability to react quickly to changes

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $20-$22/hour.  Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nissha Medical Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.

Nissha

Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) is the medical devices business unit and wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co. Ltd., a Japanese publicly held company based in Kyoto, Japan (TSE:7915). Headquartered in Buffalo, New York NMT operates seven state-of-the-art production facilities, two Innovation Centers, and numerous sales offices and distribution centers worldwide. We are committed to the advancement of patient care with uncompromising integrity in all aspects of our business. With 100 years of history our core capabilities of printing, coating, molding, laminating, and converting are just the beginning. From these founding capabilities our global operations have expanded to include many key integrated medical device manufacturing technologies. We are defined by the extraordinary commitment of Nissha People – meeting the changing needs of our customers, communities, and associates around the world. Under the recognizable Nissha Medical Technologies Brand are our two medical divisions: Contract Manufacturing | Our streamlined process combines decades of experience to deliver high quality medical products. With innovative technologies and unique capabilities, we efficiently meet our customer’s demanding specifications and timelines. Medical Products | We manufacture and distribute high quality Patient Monitoring and Medical Surgical Consumables direct to Hospitals and Clinical Centers of Excellence. Many of our products are also available for private label.
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