Supplier Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

CREGG; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Medical Device company in Cork seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its hybrid team. You will be responsible for technical leadership in resolving supply chain non-conformances and improving quality systems. Ideal candidates will have a Level 8 qualification and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience within Engineering.
• Experience in Supply Chain Project Management.
• Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
• Promote Quality System within the Supply Base.
• Investigate Material Quality issues and work to resolve them.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer – Cork – (Hybrid)

CREGG are now recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer

Suitable candidates will have experience in any of Manufacturing, Quality, Process or Project engineering,

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leading Medical Device company in Co.Corkas a Supplier Engineer, in a Hybrid working role with great career progression opportunities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• Familiar with Manufacturing Documents (e.g. SOP’s, Technical component drawings/, Risk documentation (e.g. D/PFMEA) and validation (IQ, OQ & PQ).
• 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.
• Technical writing skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Between 2 + years’ experience within Engineering
• 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