Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Advancedcirculatory; United States; Presencial; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ZOLL Medical seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives, guide junior staff, and shape the long-term supplier quality vision. The role requires on-site presence near Chelmsford, MA, with travel up to 30% and no immigration sponsorship from ZOLL.

The incumbent will work with Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to define qualification criteria, execute supplier quality plans, and drive improvements across the supply chain.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical area required; MBA/MS preferred.
• 5–7 years relevant experience in supplier quality, quality, engineering, or manufacturing with a proven record of achievement.
• Project management experience with MS Project a plus.
• Lead Auditor Certification Preferred
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt Preferred

Responsabilidades

• Lead supplier quality efforts including corrective actions with suppliers and driving cost reductions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the supply chain network and drive continuous improvements.
• Develop training materials for suppliers and mentor their capability growth.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing to establish qualification criteria and execute supplier quality plans and FAI.
• Work with suppliers to improve part quality and supplier quality systems; drive PCS/QMS improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage Supplier Corrective Action activities.
• Travel up to 30% including international travel.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Communication

Resourceful and independent

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical area

MBA/MS preferred

Ferramentas

MS Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Acute Care Technology At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career-and a purpose.

Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Job Summary

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be a leader on the Supplier Quality team, expected to be subject matter expert with regard to Supplier Quality processes and provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members. This position will support the development of the long term vision for ZOLL supplier quality and will execute both the tactical and strategic plans to support this vision.

Due to the on‑site requirements of this position, applicants are expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated work location (Chelmsford, MA). This role does not offer relocation.

ZOLL Medical does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need ZOLL immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) either now or in the future.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all aspects of supplier quality performance which may include driving corrective actions with suppliers, leading risk reduction activities, managing new product development activities at suppliers, and leading process improvements within the supply chain.
• Expected to proactively identify improvement opportunities in the supply chain network, or with internal quality processes, and to drive continuous improvements to achieve improvements.
• Lead and drive the development of training material for suppliers and provide guidance to suppliers to ensure suppliers grow and develop in line with business needs.
• Expected to work independently with Engineering, Purchasing and Suppliers to establish new product qualification criteria and define, support, and execute supplier quality plans and first article inspections (FAI) as required.
• Work directly with suppliers to continually improve overall part quality, drive improvements to their overall quality systems and drive department projects such as reducing the need for incoming inspection by driving quality back through the supply chain.
• Responsible to evaluate, qualify, and manage new suppliers to maximize the net value of the supply chain network.
• Responsible for measuring and reporting supplier performance metrics and driving supplier improvements for all suppliers as assigned.
• Expected to collaborate with Engineering and review requirements with suppliers to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting quality data during supplier strategic business reviews.
• Provide leadership in the investigation of supplier and/or component performance issues, including corrective and preventive actions and driving continuous improvements.
• Conduct Supplier Audits and manage resulting Supplier Corrective Action activities.
• Travel to supplier facilities to review and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities.
• Work with all groups within the organization to ensure business objectives are being met.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or related technical area required, MBA/MS preferred.
• 5-7 years relevant experience in supplier quality, quality, engineering, or manufacturing with a proven record of achievement.
• Project management experience with MS Project a plus.
• Lead Auditor Certification Preferred
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Consistent track record of working with multiple departments such as purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate technical information with others both internal and external to organization.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing process, strong emphasis on electronics and mechanical assembly operations.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, prints, and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with statistical analysis tools with a focus on measurement systems capability, process capability, Design of Experiments (DOE) and process control.
• Must be resourceful and independent.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to thirty percent, including international travel.
• Behavioral: Highly motivated team contributor, sets a 'high-bar' of achievement for self and others, works outside of functional 'boundaries' for the betterment of the company, actively collaborates and builds trust with people, makes and keeps commit