Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing the Supplier Quality Function according to applicable procedures, standards and regulations, execution of Supplier Audits and SCAR system.
Supplier Quality Management:

• Provide relevant information on Supplier Quality to periodic meetings, Management Review meetings and others as requested.
  
• Manage the SCAR process.
  
• Coordinate with purchasing department to monitor supplier performance as per procedures.
  
• Evaluate suppliers via surveys, on site audit or any other mean established in the procedures.
  
• Lead the investigation of nonconforming raw materials and raw material related issues.
  
• Review Nonconforming Material Reports (NCR).
  
• Develop and maintain metrics related to SCAR, SNR and NCR System as well as supplier performance.
  
• Keep Supplier files up to date.
  
• Evaluate, approve and provide maintenance to the supplier base and Approved Supplier List.
  
• Active member of the MRB.
  
• Ongoing evaluation and improvement of incoming inspection processes.
  
• Operate as the QA portion of the supplier approval process.
  
• Assess supplier changes and monitor the validation process.
  
• Control Supplier Quality agreement status.
  

Audits:

• Support Internal (MMD)/ External Audits and take active participation in the plant´s internal audit program.
  
• Ensure the effectiveness of the supplier audit schedule as per procedures.
  
• Create audit checklist.
  
• Notify audited of audit.
  
• Perform/Document audit.
  
• Classify observations.
  
• Review audit with audited.
  

Other:

• Support to continuous improvement projects and cost savings program related to supplier quality matters.
  
• Support the manufacturing process needs when required.
  
• Support Global Supplier Quality initiatives.
  
• Lead site’ strategic objectives related to Supplier Quality.

To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited university
  
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and international standards such as Medical Device Regulation, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, etc.
  
• Experience in Medical Devices industry or similar.
  
• Ability to use standard office software (word, excel, power point, email)
  
• Write and review technical documents, records, audit reports, etc.
  
• Strong communication skills (technical, non-technical, and cross-cultural)
  
• Advanced English & Lithuanian level.
  
• Ability to apply problem solving tools, statistical knowledge.
  
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as ability to independently function in technical capacities.
  
• Ability to use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gages, etc.)
  
• Able to succeed in highly regulated compliance-oriented environment while still providing service excellence.
  

It’d be great if you also had:

• ISO 13485 Lead auditor certification.
  
• CQA – Certified Quality Auditor
  
• CQE – Certified Quality Engineer
  
• CSS – Certified Six Sigma
  
• LSS - Lean Six Sigma
  
• Certified - Black/Green Belt

2800-3300 €/mon. gross

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