Supplier Quality Engineer II
Irvine, CA
Schedule:
Standard
Duration:
7-Month Contract
Pay Rate:$44-49/hr (W2)
Our client is a global leader in medical technology focused on innovative solutions that improve and transform patient lives.
The Supplier Quality Engineer II will play a key role on critical projects. This position is cross-functional in nature and requires strong collaboration and partnership with R&D, Design Assurance, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Development Engineering, and Receiving Inspection. The primary focus of the position is leading successful part qualification efforts with external suppliers to support product development and commercial launch timelines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Facilitate/perform gage studies, process capability studies, and supplier process validations related to critical component features based on risks identified in FMEAs
- Develop and validate test methods, which can encompass creating inspection routines on optical measurement equipment and design and creation of inspection fixtures using SolidWorks
- Create test method procedures and provide training; provide engineering support to Receiving Inspection on component test methods and investigations
- Support component specification development, identification of critical features, development of inspection methods and plans, test method validation, process validations, and component capability assessments
- Support risk management activities, including the development and implementation of FMEAs, process control plans, and quality agreements at suppliers
- Utilize statistical techniques and six sigma tools to analyze processes and drive continuous improvement activities
- Manage component investigations with suppliers and cross-functional partners
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific field
- At least 2 years of engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Medical Device, Aerospace, or Automotive)
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of FDA's 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and other International Regulatory Standards
- Experience and/or proficient knowledge of Design Controls and test method development/validations
- Experience with statistical techniques and tools such as Gage R&R, Statistical Process Control, or Process Capability Studies
- Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis; driving non-conformance investigations; and assessment of corrective action strategies and effectiveness as applied through CAPAs
- Knowledge of GD&T and ability to read and interpret drawings
- Good understanding of process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes (i.e., injection molding, extrusion, machining, etc.)
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence change
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail
- Ability to achieve results in a cross-functional team environment and build strong relationships with internal and external customers (suppliers)
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