Senior Supplier Engineer

Fresenius Medical Care; Frankfurt, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supplier Development Engineer to spearhead Lean Management initiatives and enhance supplier performance. In this pivotal role, you will lead continuous improvement programs, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in collaboration with various departments. Your expertise in Six Sigma and quality management will be essential as you conduct audits and implement corrective actions. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence in the healthcare sector, where your contributions will drive significant improvements and foster sustainable supplier relationships.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, or Medical Engineering.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.

Aufgaben

• Lead Lean Management Initiatives with suppliers for sustainable improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits to identify improvement opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Lean Management

Supplier Development

Quality Management

Problem-Solving

Risk Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA)

Ausbildung

University Degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Responsibilities

1. Identify and lead Lean Management Initiatives with suppliers to enable sustainable improvements, resulting in cost savings and avoidance.
2. Lead continuous improvement programs for suppliers’ performance, including their second-tier suppliers, focusing on achieving 'zero defects'.
3. Support the supplier selection process and supplier/parts qualification for production.
4. Assist in identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions for major non-conformities in products and services at suppliers.
5. Identify existing or potential opportunities for improvements in quality and costs.
6. Monitor supplier performance KPIs, analyze manufacturing processes, quality records, complaints, FMEAs, and other data sources.
7. Establish initiatives at suppliers to ensure sufficient improvements are implemented.
8. Collaborate closely with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and R&D to ensure continuous improvement of products, services, and processes, meeting quality, cost, and regulatory requirements.
9. Conduct supplier manufacturing process audits to identify improvement opportunities and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
10. Provide technical supplier evaluations for supplier selection based on category and sourcing strategy initiatives.
11. Offer technical guidance and expertise regarding manufacturing processes, methods, techniques, and capabilities to both internal teams and suppliers.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, or Medical Engineering.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• At least 5 years of experience leading supplier development programs.
• At least 5 years of experience in lean management and quality management.
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits.
• Good knowledge of risk analysis techniques such as DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Ability to work autonomously, create and communicate clear strategies and plans, and make decisions in challenging situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.