Supplier Quality Engineer
Date: Mar 25, 2025
Location: Galway, G, IE
Req ID: 125743
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Europe
Country: Ireland
State/Province: Galway
City: Galway
Functional Area: Quality (QUA)
Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)
Role: Specialist (SPE)
Job Title: Specialist, Operations Quality
Job Code: SPE-QUA-OPQ
Job Level: Band08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Detailed Description
* Performs Supplier Qualification and Assessment Audits
* Supplier Qualification to Celestica & Customer requirements, new Suppliers & Periodic audit /assessments of existing regional supply base
* Support site teams by assisting with Customer & third-party audits including conformance to QMS
* Leads Part Qualification
* Initiates IQC inspection and test plans to verify critical quality characteristics
* Validates First Article Inspection Reports and drives supplier actions based on qualifying parts to industry customer requirements
* Pre-production Qualification Analysis for purchased parts supporting New Product Introduction
* Drives RCCA’s for Factory Supply Base covering BTP & non-BTP Parts
* Disposition of supplier nonconforming material through the Material Review Board
* Issuing and timely closure for all critical supplier defects using Celestica SCAR/8D Tools
* Work with supplier & Celestica factory to contain/purge all non-conforming materials
* Monitor and communicate supplier performance. Escalate underperforming suppliers and drive improvements through the deployment of Supplier Quality Development Plans
* Disposition and Control of Supplier Nonconforming Materials
* Participates in Celestica Factory Materials Review Board
* Assists Inspectors in the Documentation of defects in Celestica Defect Reporting Systems (NCMR & SCAR)
* Customer Interface
* Support customer 8Ds with regard to supplier incidents/events
* Electro-Mechanical Assemblies
* Knowledge of the Medical Device industry or another highly regulated environment
* Technical drawing interpretation and geometric tolerancing
* A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques such as First Article Inspection, 8D problem solving, PFMEA, SCAR, Control Plan, SPC, Measurement System Studies, etc.
* Ability to write technical documents, work instructions, and QMS
* Six Sigma Certification and/or Training
* Demonstrated proficiency working with computers: Microsoft Office Apps (Excel), Enterprise Data Systems
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* May require some domestic and or international travel
* Able to communicate in spoken and written English
Physical Demands
* Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
* Duties may require repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding), carrying, pushing or pulling light objects (under 5 kg), carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects (over 5 kg), crouching, climbing
* Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens, precise eye/hand coordination, sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents
Typical Experience
* 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry
Typical Education
* Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Educational requirements may vary by geography
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
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