Global Supplier Quality Engineer II

Integra LifeSciences•Columbia, MD

4d•$71,300 - $97,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supplier Quality Engineer II will play a vital role supporting Supplier Quality by conducting supplier audits, and maintain supplier quality requirements for Integra's manufacturing site in Columbia, MD. This individual will provide quality assurance leadership to select contract manufacturing sites and raw material suppliers engaged in the production of Integra products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or sciences or a related discipline is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in quality or manufacturing.
Medical Device or Pharmaceutical experience is required.
Experience in FDA and other regulatory controlled environment.
Strong collaboration skills and experience working in a matrix environment.
Ability to read and understand technical and statistical documents.
Ability to interface with technical and non-technical personnel.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and other applicable standards.
Experience using analytical tools to drive data-based decision making.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes and ensures the Approved Supplier List is up to date
Establishes timely planning and execution of supplier audits
Conducts Supplier Audits according to good manufacturing practices, ISO Standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Ensures comprehensive measurement systems in place to monitor supplier quality/reliability, and to identify, correct and prevent defects
Establish and ensure Supplier Quality Agreements are up to date for applicable suppliers engaged in the production of Integra products
Ensure technical support to QC, purchasing and production departments
Provide Quality Engineering Support to suppliers including audits/assessments, inspection technique support, verification /validation activities, CAPA and change management.
Addresses Supplier Change Requests in compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
Ensures that activities for validation of outsourced processes/products are performed and documented according to procedures and within the defined timeline.
Ensures that Supplier Non-conformances are initiated, dispositioned, approved and investigated according to plans and in compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
Escalate supplier quality issues to management as appropriate, develop and propose robust and compliant solutions.
Participates in and leads continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
Participates and supports internal and third-party audits / inspections.
Manages or participates in quality projects as required.
Provides support with complaint investigations as required.
Leads quarterly Supplier Management Meetings for the Columbia site
In addition, the position will require support for external and regulatory audits.