Supplier Development and Quality Engineer
Supplier Development and Quality Engineer
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Job Description
Are you a current Elekta employee
Please click here to apply through our internal career site Find Jobs Elekta.
Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives
We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities.
We currently have the following opportunity available please contact us for more details!
We dont just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer.
What youll do at Elekta
As a Supplier Development & Quality Engineer you will play a pivotal role in improving supplier performance and ensuring quality standards are met across the Elekta supply chain. Based in Stockholm you will serve as a specialist in supplier quality and development processes supporting Elektas operations globally and indirectly leading improvement initiatives that span multiple teams and regions. You will contribute to the continuous advancement of Elektas Quality Management System and play a critical part in driving longterm supply chain success.
This role includes up to 40 travel and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across engineering procurement and manufacturing disciplines to deliver innovative cancer care solutions to the world.
Responsibilities
Drive execute and coordinate SDQ activities in product development
Work with suppliers to ensure effective containment and root cause analysis using tools like 8D 5Whys Fishbone DOE
Apply Core Quality Tools such as APQP FMEA MSA and PPAP where appropriate
Develop proactive quality plans with suppliers and promote a zerodefect culture
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Conduct part approvals for new/changed components including physical inspections and process audits
Conduct audits of supplier QMS parts and documentation to ISO13485/9001 and Elektas Quality Agreement (QAA)
Write audit reports track nonconformances and follow up on actions
Support supplier selection process with SDQ input
Train suppliers in LEAN Six Sigma DFM DFA PFMEA and more
Participate in engineering change processes and historical quality reviews
Manage supplierraised changes deviations and escalations
Maintain audit readiness through QMS documentation and training
The right stuff
Youre a resultsdriven quality professional with a collaborative spirit. You thrive in complex crossfunctional environments and enjoy being handson with both strategic planning and tactical . Youre passionate about continuous improvement and comfortable taking initiative to drive change.
A team player who leads by example
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong initiative and selfmotivation with the ability to work independently
Comfortable representing Elekta internally and externally
Flexible with working patterns and travel
Experienced in managing multiple concurrent tasks and priorities
Confident leading workshops and improvement activities
What you bring
You bring a strong background in engineering supplier development and quality assurance. Youre wellversed in industry best practices and know how to build quality into the supply chain from the ground up.
At least a bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent
Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and supplier quality/development
Demonstrated success in driving supplier quality improvements using best practice tools
Proven experience facilitating supplier development initiatives and improvement workshops
Fluent in English with proficiency in a second language being an advantage
Welldeveloped IT skills and familiarity with quality documentation and systems
Experience working in matrix organizations across global teams
We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every requirementyour unique skills and experiences might be exactly what were looking for!
What youll get
In this role you will work for a higher purpose: hope for everyone dealing with cancer and for everyoneregardless of where they are in the worldto have access to the best cancer care. Youll join a team that values innovation collaboration and quality and youll be empowered to grow your expertise in a global environment with meaningful impact. You will also receive a benefits package the specific contents of which depend on the country in which you are hired.
Hiring process
We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your application and rsum in English via the Apply button.
Your Elekta contact
For any questions or further information about this position please contact our Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible Gustaf Ericson at We do not accept applications via email.
About Elekta
As a leader in precision radiation therapy Elekta is committed to ensuring every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. Elekta is a proud innovator and supplier of equipment and software used to improve prolong and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders.
More than 6000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. We openly collaborate with customers to advance sustainable outcomedriven and costefficient solutions to meet evolving patient needs improve lives and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer. To us its personal and our global team of 4700 employees combines passion science and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We dont just build technology we build hope.
Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with a presence in more than 120 countries and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information visit or follow @Elekta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
Employment Type
Full-Time
