Primary Talent Partners has a new 12 month contract for a Supplier Quality Engineer with a Medical Device client in Grand Rapids MI.Pay: $50-$60/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Schedule: Onsite - Standard Business Schedule Description: This Supplier Quality Engineer role will have reasonability for management of suppliers within the Grand Rapids, MI SQE Team. Top 3 technical skills that are required for the role:
- Strong Background in Quality Systems related to Supplier Controls
- Proven Excellence in Problem Solving - DMAIC, CAPA, or similar
- Experience in SAP, Agile, and Track Wise (Nice to Have)
What product line will this person support? Cardiac Surgery - Cannula, Heart Positioners. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. • Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. • Leads cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing functions to investigate and resolve supplier-related quality or compliance issues discovered during incoming inspection. • Lead and/or participate in corrective/preventive action teams in resolving supplier-related issues (e.g., nonconformances, CAPA activities, audit findings, complaint investigations, etc.). • Coaches team members on supplier quality principles, quality system requirements, statistical analysis, and application of technical analysis to daily assignments. • Define component qualification strategy (PPAP), partner with suppliers to develop qualification plan, report performance, and demonstrate release readiness. Author or review key component engineering lifecycle deliverables throughout product development, as defined by procedures. Define control plans to ensure appropriate acceptance activities. • Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. • Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. • Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. • Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the product's lifecycle. Including implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements. • Develops and delivers the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for existing products. • Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for internal Test Methods. • Evaluates and acts as a lead in processing and approving supplier change requests. • Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. • Supports internal and external audit and inspections, including preparation and resolution of audit and inspection findings • Collaborates cross-functional with internal stakeholders and interacts with multiple levels of personnel internally and externally to ensure timely completion and approvable output of Supplier CAPA records. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience Qualifications: Advanced Supplier Development', 'CAPA', 'DMAIC', 'ISO 13485', 'Medical Device', 'Minitab Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at
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