Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Siemens Healthineers
Overview
Lead site-level supplier performance for Medical Device products in Palo Alto. Drive quality and operational continuity through risk mitigation and continuous improvement. Partner cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and resolve issues. This role differs by focusing on direct supplier engagement and travel requirements.
What You'll Do11
- 1Own site-level supplier performance and manage assigned vendors to align with quality and operational standards across QII Manufacturing Installation and Field Service
- 2Identify and mitigate supplier quality risks while managing Qnotes and MRB processes to reduce scrap and disruptions
- 3Drive daily supplier communication and performance monitoring via dashboards and KPIs to maintain operational continuity
- 4Partner with Production Manufacturing Engineering Procurement Service SQMs and SMEs to resolve issues and improve efficiency
- 5Collaborate in AVM forums to resolve non-conformances and engage in NPI processes using QATS tools for new product introduction
- 6Act as SME for assigned suppliers leading root cause analysis and corrective actions through SCAR processes and issue tracking
- 7Guide suppliers in adopting QATS tools such as PFMEA SPC MSA and Cpk to shift from inspection to data-driven validation
- 8Analyze field performance and escalate risks partnering with Service teams to communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders
- 9Reduce cost of poor quality by analyzing trends and implementing sustainable improvements
- 10Perform for-cause audits and ensure compliance with ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards
- 11Travel domestically and internationally to supplier locations at least 30-40% of the time
Requirements5
- 1Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Mechanical Industrial or Biomedical fields or equivalent experience
- 28+ years of technical leadership in Supply Chain engineering design engineering or Supplier Quality Engineering
- 3Healthcare experience with ISO13485 and ISO9001 knowledge
- 4Proficiency in PPAP APQP environments with shared supplier quality data
- 5Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional projects
Salary Insight
$139 - $191k per year
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