SUMMARY:

Growing Medical Device Operation in the Portland Metro area seeks experience Supplier Quality Engineer to join its growing team.   Excellent benefits and growth potential.   This individual will provide technical support to internal customers and suppliers for activities related to supplier quality system assessment, performance evaluation, and supplier development.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will also be responsible for supporting Supplier Development initiatives and for implementing quality related-programs and projects and will serve as liaison between suppliers and internal operations to drive supplier improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Liaise with internal customers to ensure effective problem resolution
Develop metrics and report
Identify supplier non-conformance trends
Coordinate and participate in supplier conference calls
Plan, execute and deliver projects effectively within defined time/cost parameters
Track supplier quality performance measurements for strategic suppliers
Support supplier quality management programs such as supplier selection and certification

Manage, track and trend all supplier corrective actions initiated by Operations
Evaluate and determine the internal requirements for approval of all internal specific supplier change requests (SCRs)
Work with internal customers in support of supplier certification activities, including skip-lot, product source and reduced inspection requirements
Lead supplier visits and supplier audits
Lead and participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality

Qualifications/Work Experience QUALIFICATIONS:

3 + years experience in Supplier Management with focus on quality and/or 3+ years experience in a medical device or other regulated industry (CQR, OPS)
Applied knowledge of selected supplier programs
Demonstrated experience with advanced quality auditing/engineering and corrective/preventative action
Demonstrated project management skills
Applied knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes is preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in relevant PC applications
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to understand technical drawings and Geometric Dimensional and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and accomplish work with minimal supervision
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-aced, deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in various disciplines and on multi-national teams
Demonstrated understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and experience implementing SPC or similar controls

Percent Travel Required up to 20%