Description :
The Opportunity In this role you will lead and manage all aspects of Supplier Quality management for a Medical Device company with 'best in class' cardiology and related support products. You will establish and maintain supplier performance metrics and measurements, manage and improve a Supplier Certification process, contribute to a more effective product development process, and identify and implement process and product improvements, cycle time and cost reductions in the supply chain. Position Qualifications BS degree, preferably in an engineering/scientific discipline. 7+ years experience in the Supplier Quality field directly related to leading the implementation of supplier management and certification programs. Applicable certifications preferred. (APICS, CQE, CQA, etc.) Direct experience with supplier quality management. (certifications, dock-to-stock, zero defects, JIT) Very strong quality improvement background. (Six-Sigma, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TQM) Root cause problem solving / cause and effect relationships and corrective vs. preventive actions. Application of statistical tools, DOE, SPC, FMEA, process analysis, and other quality improvement tools. Strong knowledge of the FDA's QSR, design controls, and ISO 13485 requirements.