BD · 2 months ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing health through innovation. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will champion supplier strategy, foster collaboration across teams, and ensure quality excellence throughout supplier relationships.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Champion Supplier Strategy - Drive forward-thinking initiatives across product development, policy implementation, and continuous improvement programs
Foster Multi-functional Collaboration - Serve as the connection between Quality Engineering, R&D, Operations, Medical, and Marketing teams to seamlessly onboard new suppliers and tackle quality challenges
Evangelize Quality Excellence - Promote Supplier Quality Management standards
Bridge Quality Departments - Act as the essential communication conduit between quality teams, ensuring consistent supplier quality approaches
Craft Compelling Training - Design and deliver engaging, impactful training programs that transform supplier quality systems knowledge at both Unit and Manufacturing Site locations
Orchestrate Strategic Audits - Plan and complete comprehensive supplier audits (routine, for-cause, and follow-up) with meticulous attention to detail, driving non-conformance closure with urgency
Master Quality Agreements - Skillfully author, negotiate, and finalize Quality Agreements
Scout Supplier Talent - Support the discovery and thorough evaluation of promising supplier candidates that align with organizational quality standards and business objectives
Accelerate Supplier Advancement - Expertly guide suppliers along their journey to Approved status, providing critical support for new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives
Deliver Ongoing Quality Assurance - Provide unwavering support to existing suppliers and assigned projects, ensuring consistent quality performance throughout the relationship lifecycle
Master Documentation Management - Meticulously collect, maintain, and archive all supplier documentation and compliance statements, creating an audit-ready repository of critical information
Track Performance Intelligence - Monitor and report on sophisticated supplier quality metrics that drive data-informed decision making and continuous improvement
Navigate Change Management - Skillfully coordinate supplier-initiated changes with relevant project teams, ensuring seamless transitions that maintain quality standards
Lead Problem Resolution - Spearhead decisive problem-solving activities with suppliers in response to customer complaints or manufacturing deviations, turning challenges into opportunities for improvement
Qualification
Required
5 years of relevant experience
3 years of experience as an Internal and/or Supplier Lead Auditor
Strong understanding of Quality Systems Regulations, including GMP, ISO, FDA, MDSAP, and MDD/MDR
Working knowledge of statistical methods and related software tools
Familiarity with Part Production Approval Process (PPAP)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, meticulous, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
Certified Lead Auditor
Professional certifications such as CQA, CQE, SQE, CQM, or Six Sigma
Benefits
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Bereavement leaves
Military leave
Personal leave
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Maureen Mazurek
Chief Sustainability and EHS Officer
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