Supplier Quality Engineer

About the position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for providing Quality Engineering support for day-to-day operations of Supplier Management and activities relating to supplier selection, evaluation, and performance. The SQE will also be involved in continuous improvement programs and other projects as required. This position requires duties to be performed on-site and frequent travel to conduct supplier audits. Other duties are maintaining the ASL, evaluating new supplier requests, facilitating supplier corrective actions, and working with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier related quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve Supplier Quality for existing, line extension and new products.
• Perform Supplier Quality Audits.
• Drive resolution of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARS) to ensure effective problem resolution.
• Lead the development and execution of Supplier Quality Improvement initiatives (Supplier owned quality, etc.).
• Track, trend, and report supplier quality metrics.
• Analyze, investigate and follow up on Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR).
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) through review and approval of new supplier requests, change requests, and supplier selection plans.
• Participate in cost reduction activities.
• Ensure continuous improvement and optimization of Supplier management procedures and processes.
• Ensure alignment of supplier controls with Receiving inspection.
• May assist in Supplier related process validation and part qualification activities.
• Perform Internal audits.
• Support site during external audits (i.e. Notified Body, FDA).

Requirements

• B.S. Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience working as a Supplier Quality Engineer in a regulated industry.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to organize time and tasks efficiently.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Travel up to 40%, therefore must be able to travel by airplane, train, taxi and car.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in Medical device industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Business Objects and Excel a plus.
• Certification in ASQ CQA, CQE, etc.

Benefits

• Salary range of $98,000 to $126,000 per year, plus bonus.