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Verathon Inc. lists this Supplier Quality Engineer III opportunity in bothell, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Supplier Quality Engineer III
Location
US-WA-Bothell
ID
Position Type
Full Time
Work Model
Hybrid
Company Overview
Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company's BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit
Overview
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for primary Quality contact with suppliers and for assessment of new suppliers. Monitors the performance of existing suppliers, requalifying suppliers, and the effectiveness of the Quality System in managing the supplier base. Provides routine daily support for Supplier Quality activities through attendance and support of the Material Review Board team and related activities. Supports supplier selection, development and audit process through monitoring, review and quality analysis of the supplier selection process.
Responsibilities
Develop supplier audit processes and procedures
Manage the performance of onsite supplier quality audits in support of cGMP compliance procedures
Provide support for onsite supplier selection surveys and capability studies, in support of corporate supplier development goals
Coordinate with internal commodity teams to establish development plans
Provide quality systems expertise to suppliers (e.g., statistical process control support, capability studies)
Establish policies and procedures that govern development of inspection characteristics to be followed in incoming quality inspection
Monitor inspection effectiveness.
Resolve supplier quality issues at incoming inspection and on the production line
Provide team leadership for projects/investigations relating to supplier quality issues
Manage supplier corrective action request (SCAR) initiation and follow-up with assigned supplier base processes
Facilitate resolution of internal/external material quality issues by participating in root cause analysis and by working with suppliers to monitor corrective action
Support internal corrective action and material validation teams, as required
Provides technical expertise in development and maintenance of incoming inspection training packages
Provides quality systems training to production and incoming quality inspectors as required
Provides information to suppliers and internal organizations through written and oral presentations/ and reports
Provides training and direction of supplier quality technicians and performs supplier quality analysis
Ensures compliance and audit readiness of assigned supplier quality files
Maintains and administers the supplier quality related portion of ASL, maintaining supplier status
Reports on supplier performance via routine, defined metrics
May lead or assist in supplier development/improvement projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required; Master's or graduate level degree preferred
5+ years of work experience demonstrating a strong level of expertise in supplier quality
3+ years of experience in manufacturing
Excellent analytical, technical writing and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of FDA (820.50 & 60) and ISO (13485) requirements
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA, RAB) certificate or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certificate preferred
Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements, tools, processes, and deployment
Knowledge of quality improvement tools, including statistical methods.
Ability to lift to 35 pounds.
Up to 40% domestic and international travel is required
Salary range - $111,486.00 - $150,843.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon's annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan. For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at .
EEO
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to click "Apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Even if you are not a match for this role, we may have another opportunity that may be a great fit.
Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to click "Apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Even if you are not a match for this role, we may have another opportunity that may be a great fit.
Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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