Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job description
Help us build reliable partnerships and high-quality products
Lets transform healthcare
At Vitestro we are the first to introduce autonomous blood drawing technology to European hospitals. Our team is growing rapidly. Do you have the pioneering mindset required to introduce this breakthrough innovation to patients This is your opportunity to join us as Supplier Quality Engineer.
Who we are
At Vitestro transforming patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is simple but profound: to improve the lives of millions of patients. With a team of over 90 passionate professionals we tackle the most complex challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare. Staffing shortages an aging population and the rise in chronic diseases are huge problems the healthcare sector is currently facing. At Vitestro were on a mission to address these issues by improving patient care with our unique technologyand yes were bloody serious about that! Our culture is driven by innovation a can-do mentality and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Its what sets us apart. If the thought of joining a dynamic high-impact team excites you then wed be thrilled to have you on board as we continue pioneering the future of healthcare.
By combining AI-powered ultrasound and precision robotics our team has developed the worlds first autonomous blood-drawing device: Aletta. This innovation will revolutionize healthcare by enhancing efficiency and precision in patient care. As we achieved a major milestone with the launch of our device to our first customers at the end of 2024 we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as we expand further into European and US markets in the years ahead.
About the job
As Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for establishing and optimizing processes that ensure the consistent quality of parts and subassemblies from our external supplier. As Supplier Quality Engineer you will be instrumental in laying the groundwork for a robust supplier quality management system.
Working closely with R&D Procurement Manufacturing and QA/RA you will evaluate audit and develop suppliers and build the processes to ensure first-time-right manufacturing and supplier accountability. This is a critical role to safeguard our product quality and enable a successful market introduction.
What you will do
Define implement and improve supplier quality processes and procedures.
Help the R&D team set-up a risk based supplier auditing and quality control process.
Travel to our key suppliers to lead audits and quality reviews.
Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement to define quality requirements and ensure proper documentation (e.g. drawings specifications control plans like first article inspections and incoming inspection strategies).
Handle supplier non-conformances (NCRs) root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D 5-Whys Ishikawa).
Support qualification of new suppliers and components.
Set up and optimize metrics for supplier performance and quality KPIs.
Collaborate with manufacturing partners on DFM/DFA.
Ensure alignment with ISO13485 and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Be a key contributor to our mission of delivering high-quality MedTech at scale.
Job requirements
What we are looking for
Must-have:
BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or similar
Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality manufacturing or precision engineering
Proven experience with high-precision components (e.g. CNC parts molded parts or mechatronic assemblies)
Solid knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (8D PFMEA SPC Control Plans CAPA)
Hands-on experience with supplier development and auditing
Familiarity with ISO13485 and/or ISO9001
Excellent communication skills in English
Proactive structured and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Strong team player with an ownership mentality
Nice-to-have:
Experience with medical device manufacturing
Experience in a fast-paced high-tech or scale-up environment
Dutch and Chinese language skills
What we offer
Competitive salary including pension plan
25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position
Hybrid work model
Working together in a high-skilled team with our home base in Utrecht
Frequent out-of-work activities with our team (such as our Skitestro ski-trip)
Training budget
Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche: autonomous medical robotics
We offer an environment where you can make a lot of impact as you are joining a growing scale-up in MedTech. Our team of driven and talented colleagues enjoys solving the challenges in developing manufacturing and completing our breakthrough medical device. While working in an open culture we strive for excellence in all domains. We believe in taking courage and like to challenge each other. We learn and teach regardless of age nationality or gender.
Are you excited
We totally understand that and so are we! By joining us you can play an active role in changing the future of health care. Excited to join our revolution Then wed love to hear from you!
If you think youve got what it takes but you dont meet all the requirements - we still recommend you apply. We would love to learn about your interest and experience and consider if you can be a good fit for Vitestro. Nobody is a perfect fit and we welcome applications with imperfections. We offer a learning environment where we grow together!
For recruitment agencies we are currently happy with the way we manage our process and fill our vacancies with our own efforts. Thank you.
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