Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading Medical Device company based in Galway. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and excellent opportunities for career advancement. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading technical efforts related to supplier quality, resolving non-conformances, supporting business continuity and managing the integration of new materials and products into manufacturing processes while driving cost reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical contributor on cross-functional teams with representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Business Units focusing on supplier management.
• Apply technical expertise in commodity management to achieve quality, cost, and service objectives.
• Drive continuous improvements in quality systems, supply chain service capabilities, and total cost of ownership.
• Investigate material quality issues collaboratively with Quality, Procurement, and Business Units to resolve issues and appropriately disposition product.
• Promote quality standards among suppliers and ensure compliance with quality system requirements within the supply base.
• Work closely with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection, and Business Units to guarantee components meet established criteria.
• Identify, implement, and monitor adequate corrective actions by suppliers.
• Provide support and guidance to various functional areas on supplier management systems and requirements.
• Engage with suppliers on quality concerns related to incoming materials and components for production.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of supplier management policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop new supply sources.
• Assess and approve supplier-requested process changes.
• Lead and support material value improvement projects across the supply chain.
• Manage process transfer and implementation from development or other manufacturing sites.
• Detailed project planning to support major projects, product/process transfers, and similar initiatives.
• Develop and apply GMP-compliant supporting documentation in collaboration with team members.
• Lead resolutions for issues affecting project milestones and escalate unresolved challenges as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 8 degree in Engineering or Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or engineering roles.
• Experience in material quality, project management, supplier lifecycle, or related supply chain roles.
• Strong communication capabilities with excellent problem-solving aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
• Experience working in regulated environments is preferred.

Additional Information

This position is located in Galway with hybrid working arrangements available. For inquiries, contact Gary at the provided telephone number or email.