Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Systems and Innovation
Overview
Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Systems and Innovation at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics. The role leads the development of best-in-class supplier quality processes, tools, and systems, with emphasis on PPAP, APQP, and the integration of automation to drive improvements throughout the global supply base. The job reports to the Sr. Director of Global Supplier Quality and is part of the Global Supplier Quality team. In this role, you will work at a location in person, preferably in Chaska MN, Miami FL or Brea CA.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Design and Implement Scalable Quality Systems: Develop and deploy supplier quality processes, digital tools, and intelligent workflows that incorporate best practices in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and validation to drive global standardization and process efficiency.
- Enable Data-Driven Decision-Making: Build dashboards, automation, and real-time analytics to enhance visibility, support proactive quality planning, and drive continuous improvement across the global supply base.
- Provide Strategic Guidance and SME Support: Act as a subject matter expert to global and site-level SQE teams, offering leadership on supplier quality planning, digital integration, and advanced quality tool utilization.
- Lead Cross-Functional and Transformational Initiatives: Drive projects focused on supplier readiness, onboarding, and long-term capability development, emphasizing scalability, lean principles, and digital transformation. Utilize DBS tools and kaizen methodologies to identify and implement opportunities for innovation, process simplification, and global standardization.
- Collaborate and Cultivate Partnerships for Performance Improvement: Work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to embed smart quality systems throughout the product lifecycle and deliver sustained improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 9+ years experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years experience or comparable
- 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, advanced quality planning, or quality systems engineering
- Demonstrated expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and related quality tools within regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience working with or implementing digital tools, AI platforms, or automated quality systems is strongly preferred
- Strong project leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
- Ability to travel - Up to 15% globally based on business need
It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess
- Experience in FDA-regulated or medical device manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with ISO13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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