Supplier Quality Engineer (12 month FTC)

Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc.; Maryfort or Lismeehan; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care program

Paid time off

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in Ireland is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract on-site. You will support supplier qualification, liaise with suppliers, and drive corrective actions within the Global Supplier Quality team.

The role requires a degree in chemistry/biochemistry/engineering and at least 3 years in supplier QA in FDA-regulated environments, with knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 and GMP. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Quality/Supplier Assurance in a FDA regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of ISO9001/ISO13485, FDA and GMP requirements.
• Strong time management and organisational skills; clear written and verbal communication.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem solving capability; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier/material introductions ensuring compliance with Beckman Coulter Supplier Qualification process.
• Engage in supplier liaison and evaluation, including supplier selection and review of provided information.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

BSc in chemistry/biochemistry/engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

Miro

Excel

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for completing Supplier Quality Assurance activities within Beckman Coulter Ireland ensuring Quality system regulations are complied with. This position reports to the Senior Manager Supplier Quality Europe and is part of the Global Supplier Quality team and will be an on-site role. This role is a 12 month FTC.

Responsibilities

• Support new supplier/material introductions to ensure that all requirements under the Beckman Coulter Supplier Qualification process are maintained.
• Supplier liaison and evaluation – including participation in the Supplier Selection Process and review of supplier supplied information via self-assessments, SQA etc.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues through the NC/SCAR processes.
• Manage Supplier Change Notifications.
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products.
• Report writing and presenting progress at project meetings.
• Attend meetings and action/communicate instructions as applicable.
• Support DBS improvement initiatives, utilizing DBS tools including participation in Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving and Kaizen events to ensure quality, safety, productivity, on-time delivery and supporting internal customers.

Requirements

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering or other relevant technical field with at least 3 years’ experience in Quality/Supplier Assurance in a FDA regulated industry.
• A good knowledge of ISO9001/ISO13485, FDA and GMP requirements.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills as well as effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication and strong proof-reading skills with emphasis on attention to detail.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Lean/Six Sigma experience.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Demonstrated capability in problem solving.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Proficiency in Power BI/Smartsheet/Miro/Excel.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Please read our Applicant Data Privacy Notice carefully here.