JOB TITLE:
Quality Lead - Supplier Quality Engineer
DEPARTMENT:
Quality Department
REPORTING TO:
Director of Quality
DIRECT REPORTS:
Supplier Quality Engineer /Supplier Quality Graduate, MRB Controller & Incoming Insp.
Technicians
Objectives Of Position
Lead the Supplier Quality function i.e.
Incoming Inspection/ Sampling/ Dock to stock
Supplier 'in-process' performance
MRB/ RTV
Supplier Selection and Approval
Supplier Management
Ensure the quality and integrity of incoming material from all our suppliers in order to maximize yields and minimize production fails and scrap.
Responsibilities
Supplier Appraisal, Selection, Approval and Management
Strategic management of key suppliers and sub-contractors
Supplier auditing, rating, development and improvement
Create, analyse, report and improve Supplier Quality Metrics
Review and approve AVL change requests
Driving Supplier Corrective and Preventative action Improvements
Manage the Incoming Inspection area
Maximise quality of incoming materials whilst minimizing dependence on Incoming Inspection through use of appropriate sampling techniques
First Article assessments of Material/ Component/ Sub-Assemblies for New Product Introduction
MRB analysis and follow up.
Other duties as required by the Director of Quality
Quality
Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.
Measurements
Supplier Scorecards and Audits
Supplier Corrective Actions and their timely closure
Material related Yield and Scrap
Material related overall line yields and efficiencies
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
Minimum NFQ Level 7 Degree/ Diploma in a Science or Engineering Field
2/3 years minimum experience in a similar 'supplier quality engineering' role in the electronic manufacturing industry
Experience/ Training in Supplier Auditing
Sound understanding and effective utilization of problem solving techniques
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Good communication and influencing skills
Flexibility to travel
Desirable
Experience in working within a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment
Ability to speak German
Six sigma Green or Black Belt Certified
Experience in medium to high volume electronic production
Experience in New Product Introduction Processes
Certified Quality Auditor.
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