Supplier Quality Engineer III

Davita Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking a Supplier QA Engineer III to oversee supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards. The role involves assessing supplier capabilities, investigating issues, and developing solutions to improve quality and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have experience in quality assurance and supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4 years of related experience or master's degree with 3 years.
• Experience with quality tools and supplier audits.
• Ability to communicate across functions and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and lead supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
• Investigate field failures related to supplier materials and develop corrective action plans.
• Establish relationships with suppliers and participate in project goals.

Skills

Problem solving quality tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Job description

Recruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale

Supplier QA Engineer III

About this role

The Supplier Quality Engineer III will play a key part in leading performance improvement of suppliers and increasing the supplier's capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific's requirements. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support global sourcing, supplier manufacturing operations, and global quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

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  Assess suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities

  
  


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  Responsible for supplier qualification, onboarding and performance monitoring based on supplier risk, Assess & drive reactive as well as proactive supplier project(s)/investigations partnering with Supplier Engineering, Commercial Sourcing, Design Assurance

  
  


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  Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develop corrective action plan where necessary

  
  


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  Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a broad knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business unit

  
  


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  Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule and priorities. Plans and organizes project assignments and maintains project schedules

  
  


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  Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to company policies. Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives

  
  


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  Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. Interacts with suppliers. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represents a specialized field in larger project teams. Influences middle management on business solutions

  
  


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  Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources

  
  


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  In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality Systems

  
  

Required qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical fieldsuch as materials science, chemicalor mechanical engineering and 4yearsrelated experience or master's degree and 3 years related experience

  
  


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  Experience with problem solving quality tools and CAPA

  
  


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  Experience in working with mechanical or electrical suppliers

  
  


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  Domestic and international travel up to 10%

  
  


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  Experience with technical documentation

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Ability to communicate cross functionally, with suppliers, team members and leadership

  
  


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  Experience with or lead auditor certification to ISO13485, 9001, TS16949 standards

  
  


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  Experience with auditing supplier quality systems

  
  

Requisition ID:607008

Minimum Salary:$76000

Maximum Salary: $144400

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.