Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.•Kirkwood, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. Objective:Lead and execute Supplier Quality Assurance activities for both new and existing suppliers supporting the Surgical Equipment business unit. This role ensures supplier compliance and product quality across new product development (NPD), maintenance of business (MOB), and cost improvement projects (CIP). The position partners closely with cross‑functional teams to support sourcing decisions, supplier qualification, process validation, and effective resolution of supplier quality issues to ensure regulatory compliance, supply continuity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 5 years of Quality experience in the medical device industry or other regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive)
At least 3 years of experience in supplier quality–related roles or processes
Proven track record of successfully managing supplier quality issues, projects, and cross‑functional initiatives in a regulated environment
Experience developing and implementing quality processes across global supplier manufacturing sites
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Effective supplier relationship management and follow‑through
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with engineering or other technical degrees
Medical device supplier auditing experience
Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, CQM
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

Represent Supplier Quality in internal project meetings, manufacturing readiness reviews, and cross‑functional forums, leading supplier‑related quality deliverables.
Act as the primary Supplier Quality liaison between Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Operations Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Global Quality, R&D, and suppliers.
Support Purchasing and Operations in supplier evaluation, selection, and approval activities.
Lead and perform supplier audits, on‑site assessments, and risk evaluations for new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, product specifications, and corporate/local quality requirements.
Maintain supplier qualification documentation, including quality agreements, certifications, and risk assessments.
Coordinate and execute supplier part and process qualification activities, including First Article Inspection (FAI), receiving inspection planning, process capability studies, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and process validation.
Ensure supplier processes meet Bausch + Lomb general and product‑specific requirements for services, components, and finished goods.
Review, approve, and manage supplier‑initiated change notices and documentation for product revisions, line extensions, and service changes.
Lead investigation and resolution of supplier‑related quality issues, including nonconforming materials, internal failures, customer complaints, and audit findings.
Manage root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), implementation, and effectiveness verification.
Establish, monitor, and report supplier quality performance metrics (e.g., OTD, quality performance, responsiveness).
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives in partnership with Quality and Operations.
Support cost of quality reduction initiatives and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Develop, implement, and maintain site‑level supplier quality procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory, corporate, and local requirements.
Review and provide input on new or revised corporate procedures impacting supplier quality or site operations.
Author, review, and implement policies and procedures to strengthen supplier quality processes and enable continuous improvement.