Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

Drive quality for assigned suppliers including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits ensuring compliance and driving improvement plans where needed. Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition turn ideas into world-changing realities and join an organization where every voice makes a difference and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities :

Responsible for both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Development .

Design implement and improve supplier quality processes to ensure compliance with GEHC QMS regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with Engineering Sourcing and Manufacturing teams to identify and develop parts and suppliers especially during NPI and supplier transfer programs.

Lead activities like supplier qualification audits corrective actions and performance monitoring aiming for industry-best standards.

Apply strong technical understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes to reduce Cost of Quality including FOA / FOI field failures and factory defects.

Develop deep expertise in specific manufacturing processes and apply it to execute strategies and policies.

Typically an individual contributor role requiring strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Influence purchasing controls and process execution using sound judgment and standard practices.

Use technical skills and analytical thinking to solve problems often leveraging cross-functional insights.

Education & Experience :

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or BS degree with 5 years in Supplier Quality or Associate degree with 10 years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.

Desired Characteristics

Technical Tools :

• Proficient in Minitab Excel Power BI and ERP systems like Oracle.

Quality & Process Knowledge :

Strong understanding of PPAP / APQP and tools like FMEA MSA DOE Process Validation CAPA .

Manufacturing Expertise :

Knowledge in one or more manufacturing processes such as Casting Injection Molding Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication .

Skilled in reading engineering drawings and GD&T and recommending cost-effective manufacturing methods.

Problem Solving :

Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead and influence cross-functional and global teams to drive change.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools continuous improvement methodologies and in-depth understanding of site level products and related processes. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Ability to document plan market and execute programs. Established project management skills Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls design verification and validation activities; production and process controls; Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) complaints and risk management; & product quality improvement using tools such as six sigma DFR etc. Demonstrated ability to lead acknowledge develop communicate and implement a strategy to ensure compliance. Demonstrated collaboration negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Excellent oral communication and report business correspondence and procedure-writing skills.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors : to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Change Management,Succession Planning,Procurement,Program Management,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Quality Systems,Quality Management,Supplier Management,HACCP,As9100

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1