About Your New Employer
This employer is a key player in the MedTech hub of Ireland, renowned for its pioneering work in minimally invasive therapies. A dynamic team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference.
Your Role as a Supplier Quality Engineer
As a Supplier Quality Engineer II in the Global Quality for Service Supplier (GQSS) Team, you will be responsible for all aspects of supplier selection, process & technical support for purchased services in the Galway site.
The GQSS Team leads technical leadership, supplier monitoring, and resolution of non-conformances within the service supplier supply chain. You will work as a technical team member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Business Units, covering all aspects of Supplier Management.
You will demonstrate technical skills in Commodity/Category Management and support the objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost, Service, and VIP. Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability, and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain are also your responsibilities.
You will investigate Quality issues as they arise, collaborate with Quality, Procurement, and Business Units to resolve them, and promote the Quality System within the Supply Base.
Additionally, you will work with Procurement, Global Sourcing, Departments (such as calibration, Labelling, Warehousing/Logistics, Labs), and Business Units/Project Teams to ensure service suppliers meet established requirements.
You will ensure adequate Supplier Corrective Actions are identified, implemented, and controlled by Suppliers. Guidance will be provided to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements.
You will contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures. Effective communication with Internal & External Stakeholders is essential.
New Supply sources will be developed with the Global Sourcing, Procurement, and Project Teams. You will lead Supplier Audits of service suppliers, estimated to be 20% - 30% travel time.
The Approved Vendor List (AVL) for Service Suppliers will be managed, and Material Value Improvement Projects (VIPs) throughout the Supply Chain will be identified, supported, and led.
Requirements
* Bachelor of Science Degree (level 8) in Engineering/Technology
* 4+ years experience in a manufacturing or service provider environment or equivalent with direct experience in a QA environment
* Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage
* Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025 is an advantage
* Experience in Supplier Control/Management activities is an advantage
About Us
We offer a competitive salary of €47k - €65k DOE, a very attractive benefits package including bonus, healthcare, life assurance, pension, and gym onsite. Our team provides fantastic development opportunities, working in a very successful team.