Job Description
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Telephone: 086 8395533
Supplier Engineer II - Contract
Our client, a medical device company in Galway is currently looking to recruit a Supplier Engineer for their site on a contract basis
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to execute core Supplier Engineering activities to support the company’s site. This encompasses all aspects of 3rd party supplier change management (Materials / Process). It also includes being the technical support for all purchased categories in the company.
Key Responsibilities
1. Responsible for all assessing all Supplier Changes (SCIA) including but not limited to;
• Define the SCIA approval plan.
• Identify the qualification requirements for each change, working closely with all relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve any ambiguous requirements.
• Distribute SCIA for approval.
• Notify Supplier of Approval Status
2. Responsible for assessing all Activity Acceptance Activities (AA) including but not limited to;
• Identifying where inspection will be completed ( Supplier).
• Identification of Critical to Control (CTC) parameters.
• Create AA Protocol, release within Quality System (QS) and forward to supplier.
• Review and Distribute approved AA report within QS.
• Notify Supplier of Approval Status.
3. Responsible for all assessing all First Article Inspection requirements (FAI) including but not limited to;
• Create FARF Protocol and release within QS.
• Forward FARF Protocol to Supplier.
• Review and Distribute approved FARF Report within QS.
• Notify Supplier of Approval Status.
4. Responsible for all Regulated Material Compliance (RMC) Requirements including but not limited to;
• Initiate eCMA Request with the supplier.
• Resolve any ambiguities that exist.
• Review completed form / data supplied.
• Manage compliance on the eCRIB system.
• Notify Supplier of Approval Status.
5. Technical lead on Supply Sourcing Team comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality within the site.
6. Demonstrates Technical Leadership skills across all Categories.
7. Completes Technical visits within the Supply Base as required to support ongoing business needs.
8. Develop company’s understanding of supplier’s capacity and capability in line with business requirements.
9. Provides timely updates to relevant stakeholders as required.
10. Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise and works closely with Quality and Procurement team members within the site to resolve issues and support the disposition of product.
11. Promotes the company’s Quality System within the Supply Base.
12. Works with Quality and Procurement team members to ensure that components meet established requirements.
13. Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers.
14. Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements.
15. Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures within the site.
16. Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
17. Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team in line with Global Sourcing Strategies (GS).
Quality System Requirements
In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
General Guidelines
Knowledge
• A developing professional.
• Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures and practices.
• General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Exercises judgment when interpreting company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Problem Solving
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment to determine appropriate actions.
• Has a knowledge of alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the business or technological environment.
Planning and Organization
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
Discretion/Latitude; Supervision Received; Decision Making
• Works under general direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments.
• May seek general guidance in resolving problems but will be expected to work on own initiative given the geographical location of the role.
Business Relationships and Project Management
• Cultivates a wide range of internal business relationships and begins to develop an external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks.
• May lead a project team of small to moderate scope.
• Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
Impact
• Contributes to the completion of project goals.
Liaison
• Uses diplomacy and tact in interactions and problem solving.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Education Qualifications
• HETAC Level 8 qualified in a relevant discipline/ 5- 6 years of Supplier Engineering experience.
General On-The-Job Requirements
• Working knowledge of SCIA / AAC / FAI / RMC Requirements.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Represents the company in positive manner.
• 6 Sigma qualification an advantage
For further information on this Supplier Engineer role in Galway please contact Bimi on 086 8395533 / recruit@hero.ie
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