Careers that Change Lives In this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineer you will have responsibility to represent SMO (Swiss Medtronic Operation) for Supplier quality management (issues, qualifications… ).
Activities will include planning and executing supplier selection, quality impact assessments, supplier on boarding, supplier product and process qualifications, monitoring activities and feedback through assigned KPI’s.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.
Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.
Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.
Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods.
May have some responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the New Product Development lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.
Must Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field
At least 2 years of relevant experience
French and English language skills fluent
Results oriented with dedication to customer service and priority management
Optimal capability to: listen customer needs / requirements, collect pertinent data /facts, analyze risks and opportunities, design & validate plans, deliver a compliant service on time.
Good computer skills
Strong interpersonal communication (team player)
Experience in working in Manufacturing
Nice to have:
Past experience in a medical devices company or pharmaceutical industry
Lead Auditor Certification
Experience working with Suppliers/Vendors
Project management experience with supplier related initiatives
Working knowledge of Supplier Change Requests (SCR), Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR), non-conformance management, and complaint investigations
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) Additional Information
