Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
The Senior Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering is primarily responsible for the management of robust Supplier Management programs for designated manufacturing and development activities. Emphasis will be on component and service suppliers that support all manufacturing operations at the Costa Rica site.
Theis role will lead a supplier quality engineering team to ensure the implementation of data driven decisions and proven processes by utilizing engineering techniques and tools such as six sigma/DMAIC, statistics, predictive indicators, process validation, SPC, DOE, PFMEA, PPM defective, root cause analysis, etc. In addition, the Senior Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering will work with teams to develop the supplier risk mitigation strategy with procurement, category management. This role may encompass oversight over multiple sites/ franchises within Smith and Nephew.
This position is a M2 level
What will you be doing?
Lead the effort in Supplier Quality Engineering by working directly with suppliers to improve product quality and to mitigate, control and resolve supplier quality issues. Lead a Supplier Quality Engineering team to improve supplier performance and ensure reliable supply chain. Enlist support from internal company personnel and departments as needed. Utilize standard and advance statistical techniques to determine product acceptance, evaluate process capabilities, and develop statistically sound tolerance limits. Serve as a member or lead auditor of process auditing team and as lead auditor for existing supplier base as required.Collects NCR, supplier corrective actions, deviations/concessions and related quality data for trending, scorecard maintenance and supplier performance reports to enable risk mitigation. Includes such activities as supplier assessment, supplier/product qualification and test method alignment. Provides key supplier performance metrics to the department manager, senior management and key stakeholders.Supports Network Optimization and Supplier Development and Improvement projects, including Supplier Change Notification process through the change control procedure and quality audits. May also be asked to support process and product validation at suppliers and internal factories.Improves global and site Supplier Controls procedural requirements, e.g. as supplier qualification, supplier change notification supplier audit, supplier risk assessments, etc. as well as modifies existing drawings and specifications to improve quality and correcting errors. Initiates and approves engineering change requests if required.Supports customer complaints on supplier related issues by assisting in the analysis and the development of corrective action and proper documentation of complaint analysis.
What will you need to be successful?
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Field (Engineering or Sciences).Experience: 5-8 years of Technical (Engineering or Sciences) experience is required.2+ years management experience.Languages: Advanced English level.Knowledge: ISO13485, GMPs, Project Management, QMS, Manufacturing.Competences: Statistical Analysis, Problem Solving.Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree in Technical Field (Engineering or Scientific).Certifications: ISO Lead Auditor Certification.Experience: Medical device industries experience.You. Unlimited
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Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave. Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.Training: Training program, unlimited learning.Extra perks: employees association, and more…#LI-HYBRID
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