Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

• Work as part of the Global Supplier Quality team to support the function including auditing, supplier performance and systems & processes.

• Maintain supplier approval status through review and approval of new requests and change requests as per applicable standard or requirements

• Lead and run the execution ofobjectivesfor the control of external suppliers, in alignment with goals of the company and objectives

• Ensure alignment between suppliers and related quality requirements and specifications

• Develop, implement, andmaintainappropriate metricsto assess supplier performance.Providetimelyandaccuratecommunication to team on supplier performance metrics

• Lead meetings related to supplier performance monitoring, issue resolution, strategy definition for specific suppliers.

• Support processes for new material qualification, end of lifematerials/components,product development, supplier requests for material changes and sustaining engineering.

• Drive problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and internal customers toeliminaterecurrence of non‐conformances

• Generate andmaintainresponsibility for Supplier Quality Agreements that align withThermoFisher expectations for the manufacture to ensure compliance with current standards, guidance documents, and regulations for the sale of product as applicable.

• Collaborate with other departments effectively to define actions and priorities for supplier related quality issues

• Support the Material Review Board meetings and other critical decision-making meetings asrequiredto define Suppliers’’ responsibilities and effectiveness

• Align with Purchasing to report supplier performance whilemonitoringratings and uncooperative suppliers

• Develop relationships with critical suppliers to support the business

• Work with relevant business Unit leaders tofacilitateintegration of new suppliers

• Harmonize vendor related functions within wider Global Supplier Quality processes to ensure alignment and encompassing the need of businessfunctions/procurement

• Review and assess supplier notification of change and communicate accordingly

• Ensure issues such as delays in audits, quality agreements, etc. are prioritized appropriately and resolved effectively

Who we are looking for:

• Strong background in supplier quality

• Has experience engaging directly with suppliers

• Exposure in leading audits would be desirable

• Quality auditing certification (ASQ, IRCA, IQA, or RABS) preferred

• Well-versed in the development and execution of quality management systems

• Project planning and working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and quality management software

• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build andmaintainrelationships with internal and external customers; highly Functioning team leader and team member in a multi-skilled, dynamic business environment

• Leadership skills: Proven ability to influence others, leadsignificant changeand negotiate for win/win outcomes

• Work attitude thatexhibitsdrive, creativity, collaboration, assertiveness, good judgment, decision making and ambition

• Strong communicationskills both written and verbal

MinimumRequirements/Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. A good understanding of math concepts is necessary, which includes decimals, square roots, and percentage yield and temperature conversion. Must be proficient in all aspects of Supplier Management procedures.

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