Supplier Quality Engineer

CREGG; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role provides technical leadership and drives resolution of non-conformances in the supply chain, supporting transfer and integration of materials and new products into manufacturing sites. You will work with Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units to deliver improvements in Quality, Cost and Service, promote the Quality System across the supply base, and guide corrective actions and

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Engineering or Science or equivalent.
• Supply Chain Project Management experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration are essential.
• Experience in a regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on supplier management with Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units.

Skills

Supply Chain Project Management

Strong communicator

Teamwork & collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Level 8 qualification in Engineering or Science

Job description

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

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 elevate 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