The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of processes and products from suppliers meet Beckman requirements. Working with Production and Suppliers to analyze/manage/understand issues and problem-solve to define corrective actions. Addressing supplier Non-Conformance and Change Notice. Reviewing and approving Component qualification reports.
This position reports to the Manager – Supplier Development and is part of the Quality Organization located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of problems involving the integration of suppliers’ products and services into Beckman’s manufacturing processes. Drive Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Actions with Suppliers
- Investigate and analyze technical issues relating to quality, tooling, and supplier manufacturing based on considerable prior experience
- Provide technical consultation to internal and external suppliers for the selection of manufacturing processes. Act as the Subject Matter Expert related to the assigned commodity(s)
- Review validation reports and/or first article submissions for new supplied components.
- Support Production with rapid communication and resolution of supplier-related issues
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related discipline
- 9+ years of relevant experience, primarily focused on the design, manufacturing, and quality of component parts OR Master’s degree in field with 7+ years exp. OR Doctoral degree in field with 4+ years exp.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum)
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – Up to 25%
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with techniques such as 5 why's, 8D, pareto analysis, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, and others.
- Self-starter with a sense of urgency to resolve issues and complete projects
- Works well with others and is able to coordinate efforts with own and other departments
- Ability to read and interpret design prints.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
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