Supplier Quality Engineer

CREGG; Ireland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is recruiting a Supplier Engineer for a leading Medical Device company in County Tipperary. The role focuses on technical leadership in the supply chain, resolving non-conformances, and supporting the transfer and integration of materials and new products into manufacturing sites to achieve year-on-year cost reductions.

Candidates should be able to start within two weeks and will work within cross-functional teams to manage supplier quality, continuous improvement, and process changes.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Supply Chain Project Management Experience.
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
• Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management activities with Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units.
• Support Quality, Cost and Service objectives across the supply chain.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues and dispositions.
• Assist in development and improvement of Supplier Management policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and transfer processes from development or another facility.
• Plan projects in detail for major transfers and implementations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Level 8 Engineering/Science degree

Job description

CREGG are now recruiting for a Supplier Engineer to join a leading Medical Device company in Co. Tipperary.

Candidates need to be able to start within 2 weeks.

The Supplier Engineer will be responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances in the supply chain in support of business continuity and the transfer in, and integration of, Materials, New Products into manufacturing sites and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets.

For more information: contact Mark 086 190 1346 or [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
• Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
• Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
• Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement & Business Units to resolve issues and disposition product.
• Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
• Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
• Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
• Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.
• Transferring and implementing processes either from development or from another manufacturing facility.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
• Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
• Identify and escape unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Supply Chain Project Management Experience
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
• Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment