Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

ZOLL Medical Corporation•Chelmsford, MA

1d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is a leader on ZOLL’s Supplier Quality team and serves as a subject matter expert on supplier quality processes, providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members. The role supports the long-term vision for supplier quality and executes tactical and strategic plans to advance it. The position is based on-site in Chelmsford, Massachusetts; applicants are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance, and relocation is not offered. ZOLL does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. The position is responsible for supplier quality performance across the supply chain, including supplier corrective actions, risk reduction, supplier activities for new product development, supplier qualification and management, audits, performance measurement, and continuous improvement. It works independently and collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams, including Engineering and Purchasing, to establish qualification criteria, ensure technical requirements are understood, and improve product quality and supplier quality systems. The role includes supplier facility travel, up to 30% including international travel. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical area and 5–7 years of relevant experience. An MBA or master's degree is preferred. The annual salary range is $105,000 to $130,000, and the position is eligible for an annual bonus under the company bonus plan. ZOLL states that it offers comprehensive benefits, with details available at www.zollbenefits.com.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical area.
5–7 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, quality, engineering, or manufacturing, with a proven record of achievement.
Consistent track record of working across departments such as Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating technical information internally and externally.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, with emphasis on electronics and mechanical assembly operations.
Proficiency with quality management systems and standards.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, prints, and specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools, particularly for measurement systems capability, process capability, Design of Experiments (DOE), and process control.
Resourceful and able to work independently.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including internationally.
Demonstrated behavioral expectations: highly motivated team contributor; sets a high bar for achievement; works across functional boundaries for the betterment of the company; collaborates and builds trust; keeps commitments and stakeholders informed; and delivers results.
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; relocation is not offered.
Must not require ZOLL immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master's degree.
Project management experience with MS Project.
Lead Auditor Certification.
Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier quality performance, including driving supplier corrective actions, leading risk-reduction activities, managing supplier activities for new product development, and improving supply-chain processes.
Identify improvement opportunities in the supply-chain network and internal quality processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Develop supplier training materials and guide suppliers in developing capabilities aligned with business needs.
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 as required.
Work with suppliers to improve part quality and quality systems, and lead projects that improve quality throughout the supply chain, including reducing the need for incoming inspection.
Evaluate, qualify, and manage new suppliers to maximize the net value of the supply-chain network.
Measure and report supplier performance metrics and drive improvements for assigned suppliers.
Collaborate with Engineering and review requirements with suppliers to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood.
Collect, analyze, and present quality data during supplier strategic business reviews.
Lead investigations of supplier or component performance issues, including corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement.
Conduct supplier audits and manage resulting supplier corrective action activities.
Travel to supplier facilities to review and improve their effectiveness and capabilities.
Work with groups across the organization to ensure business objectives are met.
Provide subject-matter expertise in supplier quality processes and guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
Support the development of the long-term supplier quality vision and execute related tactical and strategic plans.