Supplier Quality Engineer III
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 8, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary:As a member of the Global Supplier Quality
organization, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be a key
contributor into the global supplier quality / performance
management program at Thermo Fisher. The SQE is responsible for
ongoing maintenance of the supplier program, leading all aspects of
the assessment function and day to day supplier management. This
position collaborates closely with other departments to identify,
investigate and resolve product non-conformances while supporting
continuous improvement initiatives. The role holder is part of the
Global Supplier Quality Team and as such supports the global
supplier program as the need arises.Key Responsibilities:
- Work as part of the Global Supplier Quality team to support the
function including auditing, supplier performance and systems &
processes.
- Maintain supplier approval status through review and approval
of new requests and change requests as per applicable standard or
requirements
- Lead and own the execution of objectives for the control of
external suppliers, in alignment with goals of the company and
objectives
- Ensure alignment between suppliers and related quality
requirements and specifications
- Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate metrics to assess
supplier performance. Provide timely and accurate communication to
team on supplier performance metrics
- Lead meetings related to supplier performance monitoring, issue
resolution, strategy definition for specific suppliers.
- Support processes for new material qualification, end of life
materials/components, product development, supplier requests for
material changes and sustaining engineering.
- Drive problem solving and root cause analysis activities with
suppliers and internal customers to eliminate recurrence of
non-conformances
- Generate and maintain responsibility for Supplier Quality
Agreements that align with Thermo Fisher expectations for the
manufacture to ensure compliance with current standards, guidance
documents, and regulations for the sale of product as
applicable.
- Collaborate with other departments effectively to define
actions and priorities for supplier related quality issues
- Support the Material Review Board meetings and other critical
decision-making meetings as required to define Suppliers'
responsibilities and effectiveness
- Align with Purchasing to report supplier performance while
monitoring ratings and uncooperative suppliers
- Develop relationships with critical suppliers to support the
business
- Work with relevant business Unit leaders to facilitate
integration of new suppliers
- Harmonize vendor related functions within wider Global Supplier
Quality processes to ensure alignment and encompassing the need of
business functions/procurement
- Review and assess supplier notification of change and
communicate accordingly
- Ensure issues such as delays in audits, quality agreements,
etc. are prioritized appropriately and resolved effectivelyMinimum
Requirements/Qualifications: The requirements listed below are
representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability. To perform this
job optimally, an individual must be able to complete each crucial
duty satisfactorily. Must be proficient in all aspects of Supplier
Management procedures.Other Qualifications:
- Quality auditing certification (ASQ, IRCA, IQA, or RABS)
preferred
- Proficient in the development and execution of quality
management systems
- Project planning and solid understanding of Excel, Word,
Access, and quality management software
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build and manage
relationships with internal and external customers; highly
Functioning team leader and team member in a multi-skilled,
multifaceted business environment
- Leadership skills: Proven track record to influence others,
lead significant change and negotiate for win/win outcomes
- Work attitude that exhibits drive, creativity, collaboration,
assertiveness, good judgment, decision making and ambition
- Strong communication skills both written and verbalEducation/
Experience: Positions requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in
Engineering or Science, minimum of 5 years experience in medical
device industry, with at least 3 years in direct support of
Supplier ManagementOur Mission is to enable our customers to make
the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues
explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+
colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity,
Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate
research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological
innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo
Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and
perspectives are valued.
Keywords: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pleasanton , Supplier Quality Engineer III, Engineering , Pleasanton, California
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