Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

ZOLL Medical • Chelmsford, MA

81d

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be a leader on the Supplier Quality team, expected to be subject matter expert with regard to Supplier Quality processes and provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members. This position will support the development of the long term vision for ZOLL supplier quality and will execute both the tactical and strategic plans to support this vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or related technical area preferred.
• 5-7 years relevant experience in supplier quality, quality, engineering, or manufacturing with a proven record of achievement.
• Project management experience with MS Project a plus.
• Lead Auditor Certification Preferred.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt Preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MBA/MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of supplier quality performance which may include driving corrective actions with suppliers, leading risk reduction activities, managing new product development activities at suppliers, and leading process improvements within the supply chain.
• Expected to proactively identify improvement opportunities in the supply chain network, or with internal quality processes, and to drive continuous improvements to achieve improvements.
• Lead and drive the development of training material for suppliers and provide guidance to suppliers to ensure suppliers grow and develop in line with business needs.
• Expected to work independently with Engineering, Purchasing and Suppliers to establish new product qualification criteria and define, support, and execute supplier quality plans and first article inspections (FAI) as required.
• Work directly with suppliers to continually improve overall part quality, drive improvements to their overall quality systems and drive department projects such as reducing the need for incoming inspection by driving quality back through the supply chain.
• Responsible to evaluate, qualify, and manage new suppliers to maximize the net value of the supply chain network.
• Responsible for measuring and reporting supplier performance metrics and driving supplier improvements for all suppliers as assigned.
• Expected to collaborate with Engineering and review requirements with suppliers to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting quality data during supplier strategic business reviews.
• Provide leadership in the investigation of supplier and/or component performance issues, including corrective and preventive actions and driving continuous improvements.
• Conduct Supplier Audits and manage resulting Supplier Corrective Action activities.
• Travel to supplier facilities to review and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities.
• Work with all groups within the organization to ensure business objectives are being met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees