Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Day to day

• Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts materials and services
• Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness
• Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur
• Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met
• Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation
• Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement
• 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
• Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods