Description
My client has an excellent opportunity for a Supplier Chain Component Quality Engineer. This opportunity is a 6+ month contract with an hourly rate ranging from $45-55 per hour, dependent on experience.The Supplier Chain Component Quality Engineer will assure materials used in Neurological implantable products are of high quality and reliability. This individual is expected to perform with only general supervision, but exercise considerable latitude in determining technical solutions to complex problems. Direct responsibilities may include a combination of areas of implantable infusion pumps and Neuro stimulator products.
Responsibilities
- Review and resolve Material Review Board (MRB) issues through coordination of efforts across Neuro, Puerto Rican operations (MNPRO) and at incoming inspection.
- Ensure compliance of suppliers through participation in internal and supplier audits as well as working Corrective and Preventive Action processes with suppliers.
- Interface with the company's incoming inspection employees, including development and review of inspection procedures and MAQS.
- Support product continuation by assuring the quality of the components used in the manufacturing floor, and working supplier/component quality related issues to resolution.
- Participate in supplier selection and qualification efforts in support of continuation / development projects, and strategy implementation.
- Review and approve changes to components for quality impact to materials and processes.
- Participate in or lead materials problem solving, failure analysis, and process changes.
- Support development team to ensure supplier's early involvement in product development.
- Lead component and process FMEA's, Risk Analysis and Classification of Characteristics for manufacturing with suppliers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 - 10 years of experience in quality, manufacturing or other related engineering field.
- Understanding of quality principles, procedures, methodologies, and basic statistics.
- Knowledge of regulatory environments (i.e.: ISO, FDA-GMP, etc.) or equivalent is beneficial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for success.
- Ability to work cross-functionally is a necessity.
- Master's degree in engineering or related field, with 1+ years of experience preferred
- Supplier management or quality systems experience is preferred.
- Facilitation, project management experience, CQE or Lean Sigma experience desired.
Apply now for immediate consideration or send your up-to-date resume to DeLisa Vance at d.vance at realstaffing.com.