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CONMED Corporation · 19 hours ago

Quality Manager - Suppliers & Incoming Inspection

CONMED Corporation is focused on healthcare solutions, and they are seeking a Quality Manager for Suppliers and Incoming Inspection. This role oversees the supplier quality program and manages the incoming inspection operation to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management – Lead Supplier Quality Engineering and Incoming Inspection teams, fostering accountability, customer service and process excellence
Regulatory Expertise – Act as SME during regulatory inspections and customer audits for supplier management topics
Supplier Conformance – Ensure suppliers understand product design specifications and validate / qualify manufacturing processes to meet established requirements
Measurement Systems – Establish and guide accurate measurement methods for both legacy and new components
Risk Management – Establish and maintain supplier risk assessment processes and support overall supply chain risk mitigation strategies
Process Improvement – Develop and execute projects to enhance incoming inspection processes and supplier audit programs
Supplier Oversight – Manage supplier qualification process, changes and performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to evaluate/onboard suppliers and resolve product and process challenges
Performance & Documentation – Oversee non-conformance resolution (root cause, CAPA, verification), manage supplier quality metrics, and ensure robust documentation/traceability
Talent Development – Coach and mentor direct reports, build competencies, ensure efficient team performance and maintain a highly engaged team

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementRegulatory ComplianceQuality EngineeringGeometric DimensioningTolerancingElectronic Quality Management SystemsManufacturing Methods KnowledgeLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical field; master's degree preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing in a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of supplier management, purchasing controls, and compliance (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP)
Proven skill in leading teams through ambiguity, ensuring clarity of direction and swift execution under critical scenarios
Highly organized with proven time-management skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal teams
Proficiency with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)

Preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in engineering and quality assurance context
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing methods encompassing molding, turning, boring, drilling, and milling among others
Knowledge of material properties and applications across metals, plastics, composites, and other engineering materials

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

Company

CONMED Corporation

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CONMED is a global medical technology company that specializes in the development and sale of surgical and patient monitoring products and services that allow our physician customers to deliver high quality care and as a result, enhanced clinical outcomes for their patients.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
2022-05-31Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2012-07-16Acquired
2003-01-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Patrick Beyer
Chief Executive Officer
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Todd Garner
EVP, CFO
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