Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Work Location: Draper, Utah 84020 Assignment Duration: 6 Months Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role on critical projects. This position is cross-functional in nature and requires strong collaboration and partnership with R&D, Design Assurance, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Development Engineering and Receiving Inspection. The primary focus of the position is leading successful parts qualification efforts with external suppliers to support product development and commercial launch timelines. Key Responsibilities: Lead/perform gage studies, process capability studies, and supplier process validations related to critical component features based on risks identified in FMEAs. Develop and validate test methods, which can encompass creating inspection routines on optical measurement equipment and design and creation of inspection fixtures using SolidWorks. Provide engineering support to Receiving Inspection on component test methods and investigations. Manage supplier-related non-conformances. Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) from initiation to closure. Report on supplier part qualification status at recurring cross-functional project meetings. Collect and analyze Quality metrics relating to Supplier Quality. Communicate supplier quality risks to upper management during Management Review and project meetings and identify solutions to mitigate risks. Qualification & Experience: Knowledge and understanding of FDA's 21 CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001, and other International Regulatory Standards. Experience and/or proficient knowledge of Design Controls and test method development/validations. Demonstrated experience driving component testing, test method validations, and testing/validating equipment. Experience with statistical techniques and tools such as Gage R&R, Statistical Process Control, or Process Capability Studies. Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis; driving non-conformance investigations; and assessment of corrective action strategies and effectiveness as applied through CAPAs. Knowledge of GD&T and ability to read and interpret drawings. Good understanding of process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) Good understanding of manufacturing processes (i.e., injection molding, extrusion, machining, etc.). Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence change. Possess the ability to multi-task, while maintaining high attention to detail. Ability to achieve results in cross-functional team environment and build strong relationships with internal and external customers (suppliers). Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field At least 4 years of engineering experience in highly regulated industry (e.g. Medical Device, Aerospace, and Automotive)

Salary : $60 - $645