Supplier Quality Engineer 3
Supplier Quality Engineer 3
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Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide The below client is with one of our client which is a leading global medical technology company. It offers a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span from prevention and early detection to diagnosis treatment and follow-up care empowering healthcare providers worldwide.
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer 3
Location: Palo Alto CA 94304
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: 8am to 5pm
Job Description:
Primarily responsible:
Site-Focused Tactical Supplier Responsibility
- Manage tactical supplier responsibilities at the site level ensuring supplier performance aligns with immediate operational and quality requirements in QII Manufacturing and Field Service.
Immediate Quality Assurance and Operational Support
- Ensure immediate quality requirements are met by identifying and mitigating supply quality risks addressing Qnotes and focusing on MRB processes to reduce scrap and minimize operational disruptions.
Key Activities in Supplier Management
- Lead small-scale improvement projects with suppliers.
- Manage day-to-day supplier communication and relationships.
- Support supplier evaluations and drive compliance to quality standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Foster collaboration with Production Manufacturing Engineering Operational Procurement installation and service SQMs and other Subject Matter Experts to ensure operational efficiency and problem resolution.
Supplier Performance Monitoring and Improvement
- Use tools like the PQ/SQ Dashboard to track supplier performance metrics such as Qnotes turnaround and implement targeted actions to achieve measurable improvements in supplier quality.
Core Competencies
Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong partnerships with Production Manufacturing Engineering Service and Procurement teams (Strategic AND Operational).
- For assigned parts and suppliers engage in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes with PLM and SCM to ensure Varian requirements are (using QATS tools) manufacturable and the supplier s feedback on the Varian specification is reviewed and dispositioned in the NPI phase (or earlier)
- Maintain onsite presence to strengthen relationships with cross-functional team members.
- Partner with internal customers to address supplier quality issues promptly. As appropriate participate in daily AVM meetings and ensure timely resolution of non-conformities MRB support Qnotes dispositions and NPI deliverables.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to material specifications and quality requirements.
- Support QII with First Article Inspections and development of Inspection Plans.
- Work with Engineering and Suppliers to define clear specifications CTX attributes and material acceptance criteria using proactive quality planning emphasizing manufacturability and reliability.
- Partner with R&D Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to engage suppliers early in the NPI process and provide DFM feedback to improve designs.
Communication of Escalated or Emerging Issues
- Keep Management and Operational Teams informed of any escalated or emerging supply chain and operational risks.
- Work with the service team to review field data and ensure parts are returned and analyzed by the supplier (where appropriate) to define clear root cause and corrective action to improve both factory AND field performance.
- Provide regular clear and evidence-based updates including key findings root causes actions taken mitigations and recommendations using approved templates where applicable.
- Ensure consistent communication to convey status updates and highlight any needs for support or additional resources.
Reduce Supplier Quality Issues Impacting Manufacturing Installation and Service
- Be the Varian Subject Matter Expert on assigned suppliers processes to ensure a full understanding of the potential risks and rapid resolution of part non-conformances at the supplier.
- Minimize supplier quality problems affecting manufacturing operations installation and service operations and customers and other parts of the Varian business.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for immediate quality concerns.
- Ensure timely execution and closure of the SCAR process while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting SQM with Supplier Development Plans.
- Follow up on open supplier issues to ensure effective resolution with all stakeholders.
- Actively manage and coordinate SCN with relevant departments to maintain quality and compliance.
Lead QATS Implementation with Targeted Suppliers
- Drive increased part acceptance through QATS criteria and data review ensuring supplier parts fully meet Varian requirements. This will require the SQE to engage with suppliers on the Varian QATS tools and KPI s to ensure proactive supplier engagement on compliance to Varian specifications and requirements. Tools include PFMEA SPC MSA Cpk analysis Control Plans. More may be added as the QATS program is maturing.
- Improve QII efficiency by reducing the need for Varian inspections and shifting supplier incoming materials from inspection to data review.
- Identify targeted suppliers with high-risk or failing parts or low-risk parts suitable for data review and conduct necessary reviews alignments risk managements MSA studies and validations to implement quality at the source.
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure their processes meet design specifications and quality standards through effective internal process controls.
Reduce Warranty and Non-Conformance Costs
- Drive initiatives to lower overall quality costs.
- Analyze warranty and non-conformance expenses identify root causes and implement targeted action plans to address and resolve issues.
Supplier Audit s
- Conduct For Cause audits to address specific risks or recurring quality issues.
- Identify root causes document findings and drive timely corrective actions with suppliers.
- Ensure alignment with quality and compliance requirements through follow-up and resolution.
Top Must-Have Skills
- Technical Problem Solving
- Root cause analysis (e.g. fishbone 5 Whys).
- DOE (Design of Experiments).
- Driving supplier corrective actions (prevention & detection controls).
- Six Sigma / Statistical Analysis
- Familiarity with CP/CPK SPC control charts run charts.
- Experience with Minitab or JMP software.
- Certification (e.g. Six Sigma CQE) is a plus not required.
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to ask probing questions to suppliers.
- Drive actions and assess risks effectively.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- CQE certification (Certified Quality Engineer).
- Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience.
- Engineering capabilities:
- CAD knowledge.
- Understanding of schematics.
- Experience with cable parts used in oncology systems (radiation therapy equipment).
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Employment Type
Full-time
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