Supplier Quality Engineer I

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure end-to-end quality and sustainability for the supply base. The role involves auditing suppliers, managing corrective actions, and analyzing performance metrics to support quality, logistics, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years' related experience and strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 0-2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience.
• Experience using quality tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good computer skills and strong written/spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier quality audits (on-site and remote) and participate in supplier approvals.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests and track audit actions.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and report to quality, logistics and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Apply statistical process control concepts to supplier processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Escalate issues to supervisor and assist with various projects as assigned.

Skills

Quality tools

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Responsible for the End-to-End quality and sustainability with allocated supply base, validate, and release components, as well as support the definition and implementation of supplier quality functional excellence initiatives. Ensures the company receives top quality product and service at all times and will investigate, root cause, and make recommendations on how to proceed with suppliers who do not meet that requirement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under close supervision, utilizes established procedures to perform routine assigned tasks to interface directly with suppliers to follow up on the quality and performance issues, manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests. Performs on-site and remote supplier quality audits for new suppliers; participates in supplier approval process. Documents and follows up on audit results and required actions to be addressed by the supplier. Tracks, analyzes, and reports in supplier performance metrics to stakeholders within quality, logistics, and manufacturing management using the appropriate software tools. Performs problem analysis, process, and machine capability studies as required, and for determining and proposing statistical process controls for appropriate supplier’s processes. Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Builds stable working relationships internally. Normally receives specific, detailed instructions on all work. Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations. May refer to higher level staff, if applicable, for assistance with day-to-day problems that may arise. Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary. Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Up to 30% travel as required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum 0 - 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience. Experience using quality tools. Problem solving ability, strong analytical skills and diplomacy required. Must possess good computer skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.