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Job description (Tasks/Responsibilities):
Instill a "zero defect" mindset to
achieve product quality that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
Drive Continuous improvement at suppliers by
managing defined quality initiatives. Apply data driven analysis and systematic
problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
Team cross-functionally to ensure DFMA (Design
for Manufacture & Assembly), DFx (Test, Service, etc).
Ensure timely disposition of non-conforming
material, Quality Notifications, Supplier Corrective Action Requests and/or
CAPA.
Team with global sourcing commodity managers and
purchasing engineers (i.e., provide input for supplier selection activities
including supplier evaluation and onsite supplier audits).
Evaluate ECNs.
Utilize risk-based approach in establishing and
executing material qualification plans.
Perform Quality System and Process Audits of
current suppliers including reporting, follow-up and closure of nonconformance.
Partner with Product Engineering, Process
Control / Mfg Engineering, and Manufacturing Quality Assurance.
Ensure timely disposition of field returns.
Update supplier quality metrics, take
appropriate action to adverse quality trends.
PPM management for assigned commodity.
Maintain knowledge of current technologies and
future trends.
Skill Requirements:
B.S. in a technical
field of study, required; MS Engineering or Statistics. 1+ years experience in supplier quality, quality
engineering, manufacturing engineering. Desired knowledge of plastics/metal
forming processes and associated tooling. Knowledge of Electromechanical
Devices and Functioning, statistical methods and use of statistical software
package (MINITAB, SAS, etc), and process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
(FMEA), Control Plans, SPC, Capability Studies, DOE, Gage R&R, DFx. Domestic
and possible international travel (approximately 30%) and the ability to travel
on short notice.
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Company Description:
Respironics, a
worldwide leader at anticipating needs and providing valued solutions to the
sleep and respiratory markets. The company's focus is on home care, hospital, respiratory drug delivery and
international markets providing programs that manage sleep disordered
breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, infant care,
congestive heart failure and restrictive lung disorders. Globally positioned
has manufacturing facilities in several domestic and international markets.
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