Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing processes and leading projects to maintain and improve the quality system in accordance with the requirements of, as appropriate, the following standards: IS0 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP and FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable standards. This role leads complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement actions, operations production and process control improvements, and product and service quality improvements with the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles. This role plans and executes activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of STERIS quality systems.

What you'll do as the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer:

• Serves as the Core Team Member on cross-functional new product/service development teams with focus on the execution of quality plans and design/service transfer. 
• Develops and implements statistically valid sampling plans, designed experiments, capability studies, SPC and trend analysis in support of products and service improvements. 
• Leads process and product corrective actions and problem-solving activities. 
• Reviews the current quality system and recommend / implement improvements as needed. 
• Uses data to perform statistical analysis and recommend process / product changes to improve product and service quality.
• Leads projects focused on quality system, product quality and service quality improvements. 
• Develops analyses and reports on the performance of the quality system. 
• Leads supplier audits and corrective actions. 
• Leads and supports internal and external quality system audits.
• Instructs other STERIS employees in quality principles, effective corrective actions, and valid statistical techniques. 
• Collaborates with other departments and facilities within the company on quality related issues. 
• Supervises Quality Engineers and other Quality staff in the execution of their assigned duties and objectives.
• Maintains product integrity and quality through the evaluation and disposition of nonconforming materials and processes. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Required Experience

• 6-10 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
• 6-10 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment.
• Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• 6-10 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries, preferred.

• ASQ, QSR or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations, preferred.

• Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio preferred.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.

• Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Work Schedule

• This is an onsite schedule position in Plymouth, MN. 
• The schedule is: M-F dayshift hours. 
• up to 20% travel involved.

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