The Supplier Quality Engineer manages the supplier quality program ensuring that supplier deliver quality parts, materials, and services. The SQE implements and maintains a comprehensive supplier qualification to ensure that incoming materials comply with specifications. The SQE collaborates with suppliers to resolve quality issues and validate/verify supplier changes.
Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
Plans and directs the work assignments and activities of QA incoming inspector personnel.
Oversees incoming raw material inspections, raw material release and maintenance of buy specifications and process documentation.
Works closely with Production, Material Control, Chemistry and other departments to ensure all supplier quality and supplier management activities are being met.
Acts as a resource to work groups and project teams, within the plant and outside the plant relative to quality and regulatory issues.
Maintains familiarity with manufacturing processes and products to evaluate the cause and effect of incoming material defects.
Coordinate with material control and suppliers the disposition of rejected materials.
Maintain supplier relationships and initiate actions to provide required supplier quality performance.
Conduct supplier audits and coordinates other assessments/surveys.
Evaluates, selects, validates, and qualifies equipment, tools, technologies for accurate inspection.
Supports and/or leads projects using continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
Maintains and communicates supplier quality metrics.
This position reports directly to the Applicable Quality Manager.
This position has supervisory responsibilities for Quality incoming inspector(s).
Some travel required.
Although primarily a first shift position, may require working all three shifts and weekends.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
B.S. or B.A. Degree .
Certified Quality Auditor highly desirable.
Prior supervisory experience desired.
Prior auditing experience, preferred.
Solid understanding of Validations, IQ, OQ, PQ, and DOE's is desirable.
Strong understanding in the use/application of statistics
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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