Manager Supplier Quality

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In this role you will:

Manage supplier quality activities, develop, and establish supplier related quality processes, monitor process performance and monitor/report on supplier KPI’s. Lead supplier quality engineering activities for the site, across all commodities.

• Oversee and lead supplier quality assurance activities for the US site including processes that support First Article Inspection, Supplier monitoring & prioritization, auditing, Supplier corrective action and Supplier quality improvement. Assume direct responsibility for some of the key suppliers for the site and support tasks using the processes above.
• Manage tasks and performance of employees; set and track objectives, assess performance on a regular basis, provide motivation and create effective development and training plans. 
• Develop and communicate Draeger Medical expectations for quality performance, continuous improvement, quality systems, process controls infrastructure for high leverage/critical sustaining parts and new products sourced to suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Measure and communicate supplier performance on key metrics and the corresponding continuous improvement plans.
• Perform and coordinate supplier surveys, quality system and process control audits to applicable ISO standards. Support internal and external audits as they relate to Purchasing/SQA processes
• Participate as an active member in the New Product development process, supplier evaluation team and the sourcing core extended team. Ensure quality and regulatory requirements are implemented at key suppliers through FAI process, auditing and contracting (QAA).
• Monitor and drive supplier corrective action process and continuous improvement activities that directly impact supplier performance
• Willingness and flexibility for business travel both domestically and abroad, when required.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Education:

BS engineering or other related technical field.

Related Experience:

8 to 10 years in manufacturing/engineering/quality engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role for supplier quality

Project Management Skills:

• Working knowledge of medical device manufacturing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.
• Experience with statistical methods preferred.
• Experience with direct supervision of employees required

Special Competencies or Certifications:

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success in solving quality problems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in working with cross-organizational teams.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet expected timelines.
• Process development knowledge
• SAP Q-Module
• ARAS
• Process capability Analysis
• Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing

Work Environment / Conditions:

Travel domestically and internationally as necessary (approximately 20%).

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Our US headquarters located north of Philadelphia in Telford, Pennsylvania is our US manufacturing site for our Neonatal product line supplying many global customers as well as production support for Draeger’s Safety products. This location also serves as the key site for essential US functions which includes Medical Sales and Service Management, Medical Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Quality and Finance.

Benefits

Dräger is responsible for life. The lives of our employees are especially important to us, therefore, Dräger believes in fostering a culture that places the focus on employee health & wellbeing, both in the office and at home. We offer a generous benefits package that includes, comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off starting at 4+ weeks per year, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance and more. Dräger also offers localized perks such as free parking and onsite gym with fitness instructors and classes, full-service cafeteria, and game room at select locations

EEO is the Law

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov)

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.