Supplier Quality Engineer – Medical Devices (6-Month FTC)

Fisher Paykel Healthcare; Howick; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Profit share

Life insurance and income protection

Discounted health insurance

On-site parking and facilities

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Auckland to audit supplier quality control, review QMS, and partner with Procurement to drive supplier selection and approval. You will reduce risk and support high-quality components for medical devices.

You will lead investigations, apply PFMEA, and use statistical methods to monitor processes, influenced by a culture of care. This is a 6‑month fixed term role with impact across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Check supplier quality control adherence and review Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with standards.
• Visit supplier premises as required and oversee supplier selection and approval with Procurement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate product specifications and implement robust production controls.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality systems

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

PFMEA

Control plans

Process validation

GD&T

Statistical methods

Audits

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Auckland to audit supplier quality control, review QMS, and partner with Procurement to drive supplier selection and approval. You will reduce risk and support high-quality components for medical devices.

You will lead investigations, apply PFMEA, and use statistical methods to monitor processes, influenced by a culture of care. This is a 6‑month fixed term role with impact across manufacturing operations.