Supplier Quality Engineer

Proclinical is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, with expertise in medical devices, for a global medical device company based in Galway, Ireland on a 12-month contract basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of global best-in-class suppliers.
• Engage with suppliers to execute process qualification plans and reports to assure components and materials.
• Represent the organization as the primary supplier liaison on component quality issues.
• Lead global supplier quality system audits, ensuring timely and appropriate action is taken.
• Assess of supplier processes for optimum output, process stability and controls, identifying and implementing strategies for continual quality improvement and control.
• Develop and certify suppliers to achieve Dock to Stock status for supplied components.
• Review and disposition supplier change requests, coordinate activities with suppliers and with internal cross-functional support teams to develop and implement appropriate strategies to qualify and support the change.
• Apply sound technical judgment, statistical analysis and quality tools to aid the resolution of complex problems.
• Function effectively as part of cross functional and cross organizational teams, developing strong partnering relationships with Suppliers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality groups.

Skills and Requirements:

• We are looking for a qualified person educated to Bachelor's degree (Level 8 NFQ) in a relevant technical discipline (i.e.: Engineering, Materials, Science) with a minimum of 2 years working experience in an engineering function, preferably within the medical device or related industry. Previous supplier engineering experience is advantageous.
• You are a dynamic team player and can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.
• Have a knowledge of applicable GMP, FDA and ISO regulations and of other appropriate guidance documents / standards.
• Practical working knowledge of statistical data analysis and quality improvement tools and techniques is preferable.
• You will execute effectively to achieve business results; monitors progress, intervening to remove obstacles; demonstrates a sense of urgency for achieving results.
• You are a good communicator and fluent in English, both in writing and speaking.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.
In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Nick Bansal on +44 203 7520 309 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.
A full job description is available on request.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.