Supplier Quality Engineer - Manufacturing, Life Sciences

Saint-Gobain North America; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for its Akron, OH location. This role involves leading investigations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing supplier quality projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing environments, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account options

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Supplier Quality and Manufacturing environments required.
• Knowledge of ISO and cGMP requirements is essential.
• Must possess influential leadership and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of quality issues and audits.
• Oversee quality review of approved supplier list.
• Manage supplier performance improvements and training.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors Engineering

Masters Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer - Manufacturing, Life Sciences

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

Supplier Quality Engineer - Manufacturing Life Sciences, Akron, OH

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will serve as the immediate delegate to the Quality Manager. The SQE will ensure that the quality standards of the company remain maintained across all our Suppliers. The SQE will participate in and lead complaint investigations, CAPA investigations with Saint-Gobain Suppliers, lead supplier audits, drive supplier quality, conduct internal audits and drive continuous improvement projects throughout the plant. The SQE will participate in and host third party audits and conduct training when needed. Implementation, maintenance, and control of systems & practices, which monitor, assess, and approve the quality of materials and products at all stages of production at SG Suppliers. Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and facilitating continuous quality improvement objectives, primarily ISO 9001 at Saint-Gobain Suppliers.

Ensure the plant remains in full compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO requirements as they pertain to the plant, customer specifications, and corporate quality policies.

Essential Functions:

• Lead resolution of internal and external quality issues such as inquiries, quality events, SCARs, complaints, nonconformances, CAPAs, audits utilizing sound problem solving methodologies. Ensure robust root cause analysis investigation and CAPA for deviations and nonconforming product with our suppliers 30%
• Oversee Quality Review of Saint-Gobain’s approved supplier list. list (ASL). Maintain the site ASL by performing assessments and ensuring supplier information (e.g. ISO certs, questionnaires, etc.) are current and up to date.
• Acts as liaison between production floor and Suppliers along with supply chain for problem resolution. 20%
• Project Management (manage supplier development projects to align with commodity strategies, new product introduction and supplier consolidation/exit strategies)
• Supplier Quality (lead supplier performance improvement initiatives, ensure suppliers fully understand quality and product requirements, lead supplier assessment activities to evaluate potential suppliers’ technical and quality capabilities to meet Saint-Gobain requirements) 35%
• Conducts training, coordinates function, resolves issues/problems, and manages projects requiring direction of others throughout the facility as needed.
• Facilitate the collection and submission of needed compliance and regulatory documents from the supply chain. 15%

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Education:
Bachelors Engineering -Required
Master’s Engineering or Sciences - Preferred

License/Certifications:
WCM Green Belt or Equivalent- Preferred
ASQ Certifications desirable (CQE, CQM, CQA, CQT) -Preferred

Work Experience:
5+ year’s experience Manufacturing Environment (ISO Cert) - Required
5+ year’s experience Supplier Quality - Required

Quality & Safety Expectations:
Employee is responsible to:• Know and understand the quality and safety policies.
• Complete all quality and safety training required for the specific position.
• Follow all quality and safety rules and procedures and remind others.
• Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.
• Be empowered and speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed, or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.
• Adhere to the principles of data integrity.
• Adhere to the product Safety and Compliance approach and support the product Safety and Compliance program as described in SOP-FLS-CORP-0067

Practical/Technical/Digital Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of ISO and cGMP requirements and relevant industry standard practices is required.
Must have ability to interpret these regulations to ensure proper implementation in the plant systems. Required
Must have experience in performing risk analysis (e.g. FMEA, FTA, PPAP, Risk Ranking/Filtering) and the ability to assess and audit quality management systems. Required
Excellent analytical / problem solving, project management, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Required
Digital solution development skills and understanding of systems, data integrity and data creation Preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel and Word required. Required

Leadership & communication skills
Influential Leadership: Capable to engage people that do not directly report to position, and gain commitment to complete tasks. Required
Must be a team player. Must have effective communications skills both written and verbal to interface with internal and external personnel and customers in a respectful and professional manner. Required
Must adapt to change in the environment and have proven ability to exert influence in a directive and positive manner. Required
Strong Project Management Skills Required

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we’ll create a better life.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.