Job Title: Quality Lead - SQE
Department: Quality Department
Reporting To: Director of Quality
Direct Reports: Supplier Quality Engineer /Supplier Quality Graduate, MRB Controller & Incoming Insp. Technicians
Objectives Of Position
* Lead the Supplier Quality function i.e.
o Incoming Inspection/ Sampling/ Dock to stock
o Supplier ‘in-process’ performance
o MRB/ RTV
* Supplier Selection and Approval
* Supplier Management
* Ensure the quality and integrity of incoming material from all our suppliers in order to maximize yields and minimize production fails and scrap.
Responsibilities
* Supplier Appraisal, Selection, Approval and Management
* Strategic management of key suppliers and sub-contractors
* Supplier auditing, rating, development and improvement
* Create, analyse, report and improve Supplier Quality Metrics
* Review and approve AVL change requests
* Driving Supplier Corrective and Preventative action Improvements
* Manage the Incoming Inspection area
* Maximise quality of incoming materials whilst minimizing dependence on Incoming Inspection through use of appropriate sampling techniques
* First Article assessments of Material/ Component/ Sub-Assemblies for New Product Introduction
* MRB analysis and follow up.
* Other duties as required by the Director of Quality
Quality
* Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
Health & Safety
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.
Measurements
* Supplier Scorecards and Audits
* Supplier Corrective Actions and their timely closure
* Material related Yield and Scrap
* Material related overall line yields and efficiencies.
Personnel Specifications
Essential
* Minimum NFQ Level 7 Degree/ Diploma in a Science or Engineering Field
* 2/3 years minimum experience in a similar ‘supplier quality engineering’ role in the electronic manufacturing industry
* Experience/ Training in Supplier Auditing
* Sound understanding and effective utilization of problem solving techniques
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Good communication and influencing skills
* Flexibility to travel.
Desirable
* Experience in working within a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment
* Ability to speak German
* Six sigma Green or Black Belt Certified
* Experience in medium to high volume electronic production
* Experience in New Product Introduction Processes
* Certified Quality Auditor.
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