Supplier Quality Engineer (Fixed Term)

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Discretionary profit share

Life and income protection insurance

Discounted Health Insurance

Annual Salary Review

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Free Parking

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare invites applications for a Supplier Quality Engineer in Auckland on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with external suppliers to ensure quality, review quality management systems, and support supplier selection with Procurement.

This role drives risk reduction and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chains. You will leverage root-cause analysis, PFMEA, and GD&T knowledge to meet high quality standards while collaborating with

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a supplier quality or quality systems engineer role.
• A Science / Engineering or relevant tertiary degree.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques, PFMEA risk management and control plans.
• Understand drawings and GD&T principles.
• Experience with test method validation.
• Understanding of process validation and process control.
• Experience with manufacturing processes (moulding, packaging, hardware/electronics).
• Proficient communication with internal/external stakeholders; strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and developing supplier capability.
• Commercial awareness and balancing quality with supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with external suppliers to assess quality control.
• Review supplier quality management systems to meet standards.
• Oversee supplier selection and approval with Procurement.
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance quality, supply continuity, and business goals.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality systems

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Root cause analysis

Risk management

GD&T

Process validation

Audits

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

are to make a difference Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

Job description:Care to make a difference Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

About The Role

The Supplier Quality team within Group Quality supports patient care and outcomes by partnering with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure that our suppliers, and the materials and services they provide, are compliant with engineering and manufacturing specifications and that they meet our company and international standards. We currently have a 6-month fixed term opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality team. In this role you will work directly with external suppliers (local and from overseas) to carry out checks of supplier’s quality control and review their Quality Management Systems to ensure they meet quality standards as well as visit their premises as required. You’ll work closely with F&P’s Procurement team to oversee the supplier selection and approval process. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping minimise business and quality risks, improve patient care and outcomes, and contribute to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's long-term success. Leveraging your expertise in risk management, statistical analysis, problem solving, and auditing, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives across our supply chain and manufacturing operations. Your strong background in manufacturing and process control will enable you to ensure supplier processes consistently deliver components that meet our high-quality standards. You will partner closely with suppliers to evaluate product specifications, implement robust production and process controls, and build sustainable capability. Combined with your commercial awareness and collaborative approach, you'll help create value for both our suppliers and the business while supporting the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a supplier quality, or quality systems engineer role, ideally within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• A Science / Engineering, or relevant, tertiary degree.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
• Proven ability to lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions.. (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Knowledge of statistical technics, Risk management (PFMEA) and control plans
• Understanding drawings and GD&T principals.
• Experience with test method validation
• Understanding of process validation, and process controlKnowledge or experience with relevant manufacturing processes (e.g. moulding, packaging, hardware/electronics, extrusion).
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal to communicate with external and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong Negotiation and Influencing skills
• Experience conducting supplier audits and developing supplier capability is preferred
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality, supply continuity, and business objectives.

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Discretionary bi-annual Profit share
• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• School holiday programme subsidy
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café’s
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (Rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) among others play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 6875

Posting end date: 02/10/2026