Quality Engineering (Assembly / Manufacturing)

Acute Care Technology

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for overall quality performance and compliance of suppliers. This position is tasked with leading supplier improvement and supplier development activities to ensure suppliers have excellent measurement system capability, process capability, and process controls.

This position will support the development of the long term vision for supplier quality ZOLL and will execute the tactical plans to support this vision.

Responsible for supplier quality performance and risk reduction within the supply chain.

Along with commodity management, is responsible to qualify and manage suppliers to maximize the net value of the supply chain network.

Responsible for measuring and reporting supplier performance metrics and driving supplier improvements.

Responsible to ensure that process and quality improvements are executed and aligned with the supply base and internally within QA and Procurement.

Develops and implements systems and processes for supplier management that are in compliance with corporate policies, FDA QSR, ISO 13485:2003 and other quality requirements, regulations and standards.

Responsible to identify improvement opportunities in the supply chain network, or with internal processes, and to make continuous improvements.

Remain current on commodity and economic market conditions and take proactive measures to protect supply and improve net value of the supply chain network.

Work directly with suppliers to dramatically improve overall part quality. Drive improvements to their overall quality systems.

Drive issue resolution with suppliers, Quality, Engineering, and Production/Service.

Drive department projects such as reducing the need for incoming inspections, vendor to stock improvement, and electronic certificates of compliance.

Travel to supplier facilities to review and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities. Provide leadership in the investigation of supplier and/or component performance issues, including corrective and preventive actions and driving continuous improvements.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field required and

• MBA/MS required
• 3+ years relevant experience in supplier quality, quality, engineering, or manufacturing with a proven record of achievement. Experience with quality management systems and standards. Basic knowledge of various manufacturing process, emphasis on electronics and mechanical assembly operations.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, prints, and specifications.

Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools with a focus on measurement systems capability, process capability, Design of Experiments (DOE) and process control.

Ability and willingness to travel up to thirty percent, including international travel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee's primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.