Sr Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
In this exciting role, the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will support the Supplier and Distribution Quality organization to identify and establish the Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Distributors and 3PL's, negotiate Quality Agreements, monitor the performance, develop and execute the audit schedule, as well as supporting on validation and qualification activities with these suppliers. Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur through the Supplier CAPA process. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. Some individuals may have responsibilities that may include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering, Post-Market Supplier Quality and Distribution Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Client to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products. Collaborates with Distribution in the selection of new Distributors and 3PLs. Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation.
Requirements
- Requires Engineering Bachelor Degree
- Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years or relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Distribution Centers and 3PL’s Suppliers
- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Certification
- ASQ CQE, Six Sigma or any other continuous improvement methodology certification
- Experience in leading projects
- Experience in SAP, Agile and Trackwise desired
Responsibilities
- Identify and establish the Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Distributors and 3PL's
- Negotiate Quality Agreements
- Monitor supplier performance
- Develop and execute the audit schedule
- Support validation and qualification activities with suppliers
- Ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services
- Qualify suppliers according to company standards
- Administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection
- Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle
- Communicate and resolve supplier-related problems through the Supplier CAPA process
- Develop and prioritize an auditing schedule to ensure regular audits of designated suppliers
- Ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met
- Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess overall performance
- Provide feedback in assessment of supplier operations
- Provide Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD)
- Collaborate with Component Engineering, Post-Market Supplier Quality and Distribution Teams
- Prevent defects
- Collaborate with Distribution in the selection of new Distributors and 3PLs
- Define Receiving Inspection requirements
- Define associated test method validation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
