Hybrid Supplier Quality Engineer bei Mirion

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality of materials meet quality standards and customer requirements through proactive quality assurance, continuous improvement, and strong supplier relationships.
• Supplier Development: Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality management systems and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Quality Audits: Conduct regular audits of suppliers to assess their quality processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives at supplier locations to reduce defects and enhance overall quality.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Product Qualification: Ensure seamless supplier setup and execution of NPI material.
• Cost Out: Partner with suppliers to drive cost out of products in scope.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of supplier performance, audits, and corrective actions.
• Training: Provide training and support to suppliers on quality standards, tools, and techniques.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to align supplier quality with company objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure suppliers comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier quality performance to management.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role.
• Ideal candidate has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certification. Additionally, the candidate will have 5 years of execution of projects via (LSSGB) methodologies.
• The perfect candidate will have their Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lean (LSSBB) Certification and a minimum of 7 years of execution of projects via (LSSBB) methodologies.
• Proficiency in quality management tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address quality issues.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor supplier teams towards achieving quality objectives.
• High attention to detail to ensure precision in audits and quality assessments.
• Proactive attitude towards identifying potential quality issues before they arise.
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism in supplier interactions.
• Creativity in developing new approaches to improve supplier quality.
• The ideal candidate has a the following Certifications:
• ISO 9001:2015 - Lead Auditor Professional
• ISO 9001:2015 - Internal Auditor Professional
• ISO 13485:2016 - Lead Auditor Professional
• ISO 13485:2016 - Internal Auditor Professional
• QM - Quality Management Systems
• MD - Medical Devices Quality Management Systems
• AU - Management Systems Auditing
• TL - Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
• AQ - Process Improvement Auditor
• Certified Quality Engineer
• Strong PC skills (Excel, PP, Word, Access, Minitab).
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and/or customer service.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction.
• Overall understanding of a manufacturing company’s operations.
• Maximum of 50% travel to suppliers required

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, specifically Mechanical or Electrical.
• B.A. or other advanced technical degrees strongly preferred.
• Quality Management degree or experience a strong plus.