When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work! And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.
Position Objective:
As a Supplier Quality Engineer III, you will support the sites within BCD (Biological and Chemicals Division) by ensuring supplier compliance, reduction of cost of poor quality, identifying and driving cost reductions, focusing on supplier continuous improvements, and reducing risk in our supply chain. Will also support team to solve raw material issues while working to grow the supply base capabilities. Will work closely with a multi-functional team to quickly mitigate and deploy decisive actions. Will manage Supplier Quality processes in compliance with ISO 9001/13485, FDA, GMP and other external requirements. This role may lead or represent strategic projects or initiatives as necessary.
Essential Functions:
A leader of processes to improve supplier performance, drive down cost of poor quality, ability to identify/leverage analytics and data for business problem solving and ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of partners. Act as the liaison for suppliers, suggest quality and process improvements while collaborating with internal subject matter experts. Manage Supplier Quality procedures and processes in compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP and other external requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Supplier Issues
Collaborate with global and local functions to define actions and priorities for supplier related quality issues
Be a champion of problem solving /root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
Work actively with Global Supplier Quality in order to ensure accurate data, act on identified risks, and plan audits for internal and external suppliers and OEMs.
Other Requirements
Proficient in the development and execution of quality metrics
Project planning and proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Access, and quality management software
Education Requirements:
B.S. Engineering/Operations Management, Biological Sciences or equivalent
Quality lead auditor training certificate preferred
Experience Requirements:
Min 5 years experience in Quality and/or Supplier Management
Solid experience with ISO 13485 required and 21 CFR Part 820 preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language required
Solid understanding of six sigma tools such as 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, Value Stream Map and Pareto Analysis preferred
Knowledge of statistical tools such as SPC, statistical sampling, DOE preferred
Working Conditions / Travel Requirements:
Visits to factories wearing PPE, including cleanroom PPE
Travel required (domestic/international)
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,800.00-$113,675.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards