Senior Supplier Engineer-Ultrasound

Job Title

Senior Supplier Engineer-Ultrasound

Job Description

The Senior Supplier Engineer is responsible for driving supplier performance and continuous/process improvement by applying Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes striving for continuous quality improvement throughout the product lifecycle and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Your role:

• Facilitates technical capability assessments of potential new suppliers ensuring they meet the companys quality standards and contributes to the supplier selection.
• Conducts & reviews DFMAT (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Technique) SAF (Supplier Approval Form) MSA (Measurement System Analysis) PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Control Plan SPC (Statistical Process Control) PV&V (Process Validation and Verification) FAI (First Article Inspection) LRA (Logistics Risk Assessment) and SICR (Supplier Initiated Change Request).
• Develops executes monitors and controls APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) plans as part of the NPI process to ensure consistent product quality.
• Contributes to the content of the Supplier Project Book documenting detailed quality requirements and expectations for suppliers.
• Facilitates collaboration between R&D and suppliers in Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to enhance product design quality and innovation.
• Focuses that Critical to Safety/Quality (CtS/Q) characteristics are effectively communicated to suppliers and rigorously maintained throughout the production process.
• Coordinates Part Submission Warrant plans deliverables line releases and completion ensuring all parts meet specified quality standards before approval.
• Executes supplier improvement and development initiatives on APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) providing guidance and resources to enhance supplier processes ensuring they meet the high standards required for production quality and efficiency.
• Assists with the process of making additions changes or deletions to the Approved Supplier List ensuring that only qualified suppliers are retained.
• Supports in end-to-end performance management of suppliers conducts detailed analysis of defects to determine if they are supplier-caused and acts as an independent reviewer for Supplier Corrective Action Requests.

Youre the right fit if:

• You have a minimum of 5 years experience in Supplier Engineering within highly regulated product environments (Medical Device preferred) with a focus on supplier selection performance assessment APQP Risk Assessments/PFMEAs SPC SCARs SICR CAPA Remediation etc.
• You have detailed knowledge of medical device regulations requirements and standards such as 21 CFR Parts 803 806 and 820 ISO 13485 ISO 14971 European Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) EU Medical Device Regulation Canadian Medical Devices Regulation (SOR/98-282).
• You have proven experience utilizing data analytics/KPIs to assess supplier performance and identify/drive process improvement opportunities.
• You have strong communications skills and the proven ability to effectively influence and build relationships cross-functionally with a variety of internal/external stakeholders suppliers Regulatory Agencies Notified Bodies etc.
• You have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree (Required) in Quality Engineering or related disciplines. ASQ and/or Six Sigma DfX Certifications- Desired.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than a part. For our Office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per we ek. Onsite roles require full-time presence (5 days per week) in the companys facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations. This is an Onsite role.

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters and we wont stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality of healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details:

• The pay range for this position in Reedsville PA is $92000 to $146000
• The pay range for this position in Bothell WA is $103000 to $163000

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills experience business needs geographical location and internal equity.

At Philips it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

In addition other compensation such as an annual incentive bonus sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program which includes a generous PTO 401k (up to 7% match) HSA (with company contribution) stock purchase plan education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Additional Information:

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa now or in the future.
• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position you must reside in or within commuting distance to Reedsville PA or Bothell WA .
• This role may require travel up to 10%.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Senior IC