Supplier Quality Engineer I

Asahi Kasei•Glenview, IL

3d•$90,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova® virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment. Company: Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. Job Description: We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to lead supplier qualification activities including managing AKBA’s supplier audit program and supplier management systems. You will be building and improving our relationships with and the performance of our suppliers, establishing and maintaining AKBA’s approved supplier list and supplier quality agreements, and partnering with Purchasing to support supplier selection and sourcing decisions. If you are seeking an energetic and helpful team environment, enjoy creating and making an impact, please apply. As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy: Strong company culture Competitive Compensation with Bonuses Great health benefits with the company paying over 80% of insurance premiums Wellness Program Paid Time Off Strong company match to 401(k) contributions Tuition reimbursement program Giving Program Paid Parental Leave

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
At least 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Quality
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, as well as quality tools, terminology, and concepts
Experience with supplier auditing, risk-based supplier management, and quality metrics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Expertise in data analysis and trends analysis
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills to solve problems associated with the determination of root causes
High attention to detail, high quality work
Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and influencing skills
Self-starter, highly motivated to learn

Nice To Haves

Experience in bioprocessing, life sciences, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing environments
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or similar certification
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or similar certification
Experience with QMS management software (such as ETQ Reliance)
Experience with ERP software (such as Microsoft Business Central (BC))
Agreement & specification writing experience
Microsoft PowerBI

Responsibilities

Manage Fluid Management Division suppliers by:
Owning the supplier management process with responsibility over process metrics and improvements
Negotiating and establishing quality agreements with suppliers to ensure clarity of AKBA expectations and product/service specifications, and ensuring consistency with accompanying sales and other supply agreements
Managing the activities of the Supplier Task Force to facilitate new supplier searches and trials, driving completion of these initiatives and onboarding chosen suppliers
Leading supplier audits (planning, facilitating, and reporting), and working together with suppliers to achieve satisfactory corrective action response and improved quality and delivery performance
Monitoring and analyzing supplier performance data (including nonconformances, on-time delivery, responsiveness, etc.) to identify severe or repeated supplier quality issues and trends, and driving improvement by providing performance feedback to suppliers via corrective action requests, data-driven scorecards, and targeted improvement meetings
Managing supplier changes by monitoring and analyzing incoming supplier change notifications, working with AKBA stakeholders to determine impact on AKBA and our product lines, and liaising with suppliers to clarify and take action as needed
Owning the Supplier Management module in EtQ Reliance, including managing supplier qualification requests, supplier reviews, and other supplier-related tasks
Perform internal quality system audits, as required
Facilitate and record Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) root cause analyses (RCA) and action plans and perform CAPA effectiveness checks
Other quality-related tasks, as required
Special projects, as assigned
This role’s participation in supplier trials, supplier audits, and other internal and external meetings requires domestic and international travel