Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Engineer, Supplier Quality III in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer III
Position Objective:
As a Supplier Quality Engineer III, you will support the organization across the Biological and Chemical commodity ensuring compliance, reduction of cost of poor quality, identifying and driving cost reductions, focusing on supplier continuous improvements, and reducing risk in our supply chain. Will also support team to solve raw material issues while working to grow the supply base capabilities. Will work closely with a multi-functional team to quickly mitigate and deploy decisive actions. Will manage Supplier Quality processes in compliance with ISO 9001/13485, FDA, GMP and other external requirements. The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer may lead or represent strategic projects or initiatives as necessary.
Essential Functions:
A leader of processes to improve supplier performance, drive down cost of poor quality, ability to identify/leverage analytics and data for business problem solving and ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of partners. Act as the liaison for suppliers, suggest quality and process improvements while collaborating with internal subject matter experts. Manage Supplier Quality procedures and processes in compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP and other external requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Supplier Issues
Collaborate with global and local functions to define actions and priorities for supplier related quality issues
Be a champion of problem solving /root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances
Actively participate in strategic supplier development based on risks identified through Supply Risk Mitigation team
Other Requirements
Proficient in the development and execution of quality metrics
Project planning and proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Access, and quality management software
Education Requirements:
B.S. Engineering/Operations Management, Biological Sciences or equivalent
Quality lead auditor training certificate preferred
Experience Requirements:
Min 5 years experience in Supplier Management
Solid experience with ISO 13485 required and 21 CFR Part 820 preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language required
Solid understanding of six sigma tools such as 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, Value Stream Map and Pareto Analysis preferred
Knowledge of statistical tools such as SPC, statistical sampling, DOE preferred
Power BI and Data Analytic skills required
Working Conditions / Travel Requirements:
Visits to factories wearing PPE, including cleanroom PPE
Travel required (domestic/international)
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.