Supplier Quality Engineer

BD; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO (paid time off)

Company holidays

Disability coverage

Total Rewards program

Job summary

BD USA CT - Canaan seeks a Supplier Quality professional to manage supplier quality activities, audits, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. You will partner with Production, Engineering, and Material Control to ensure supplier quality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves working with internal and external suppliers, maintaining ASLs, supporting FDA/ISO audits, and upholding BD quality standards while contributing to budget objectives.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science-related field, QA, engineering, math/statistics or equivalent.
• 1 year of supplier quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material inspections and approve material releases.
• Coordinate disposition of nonconforming materials with Material Control and suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and support supplier assessments and evaluations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality and operational excellence methodologies.
• Maintain supplier documentation including ASLs and Supplier Files.
• Support regulatory audits (FDA, NSAI, MDSAP, customers).
• Promote BD quality standards and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

IQ/OQ/PQ

Design of Experiments

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming raw material inspections, approve material releases, and maintain purchasing specifications and process documentation.
• Partner closely with Production, Material Control, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality and supplier management requirements are met.
• Serve as a quality and regulatory resource for plant operations, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and products to investigate and resolve incoming material quality issues.
• Coordinate the disposition of nonconforming materials with Material Control and suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships while driving improvements in supplier quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and support supplier assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
• Participate in the selection, validation, qualification, and implementation of inspection equipment, tools, and technologies to ensure accurate and effective quality controls.
• Manage supplier quality activities for both internal BD suppliers and external suppliers.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using established quality and operational excellence methodologies.
• Monitor, maintain, and communicate supplier quality performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering to establish process parameters and acceptance criteria that ensure supplier process capability meets product and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier documentation, including Approved Supplier Lists (ASL) and Supplier Files.
• Communicate specification changes to suppliers and coordinate Supplier Change Requests.
• Partner with Canaan-based internal and external suppliers to implement and maintain Supplier Quality Agreements.
• Support regulatory, customer, and internal audits, including FDA, NSAI, MDSAP, customer, and corporate audits.
• Ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Uphold BD quality standards through consistent application of Quality Assurance principles, training, communication, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor activities within assigned areas to support departmental budget objectives and provide input for budget planning.
• Understand plant and divisional goals and contribute to achieving them through the development and execution of performance standards.
• Promote and reinforce safety, environmental, quality, and compliance standards throughout daily operations.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. Degree in Science-related field, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent degree.
• 1 year of supplier quality experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Auditor
• Prior auditing experience
• Prior experience with ISO 13485:2016 and or applicable laws
• Prior experience working in the Medical Device field

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of Validations, IQ, OQ, PQ, and DOE's is desirable.
• Consistent record of supporting and driving continuous improvement activities in a production environment.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You”.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location, which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range $105,500.00 - 168,800.00 USD Annual

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Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 8am-430pm (United States of America)