Supplier Quality Engineer I - Bracco Medical Technologies

Job Duties

Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies?

We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way.Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day!

The Supplier Quality Engineer I will provide supplier quality input and support for products manufactured by Bracco/ ACIST Medical Systems. This role collaborates with the Supplier Quality team to deliver results that improve products and identifies areas of improvement. This role also provides direction in product risk management throughout the entire lifecycle and assure compliance to ACIST design control procedures, applicable regulations, and external standards. The role works upstream and downstream ensuring the total product lifecycle is maintained and that our products continue to perform as designed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality

Participate in and lead supplier evaluation, qualification and approval activities including audits.

Provide quality support for incoming inspection plans, procedures, and sampling methods to ensure product quality.

Assist in defining critical attributes and characteristics to be measured for components and products.

Define component qualification plans and approve first part review results.

Own and complete Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), interfacing directly with suppliers.

Oversee supplier validations, change orders, and any changes to form, fit, or function of the device.

Provide direction and oversight to manufacturers for quality concerns, product inquiries, validations, safety, etc.

Identify, Develop, and Implement systems that foster collaboration and communication with suppliers.

Establish robust measures for supplier quality performance, monitor results regularly, and initiate appropriate actions to continually improve supplier quality performance.

Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects

Manage Supplier scorecards and monitor overall health of Supplier.

Receiving Inspection and Manufacturing Quality Assurance:

Resolve NCMRs related to incoming material inspections.

Assist in defining critical attributes and characteristics to be measured for components and products.

Material Review Board:

Manage and the material review board for Operations including data generation and analysis, meeting execution, any follow up activities, meeting minutes, and filing of all MRB records.

Generate Supplier Scorecards with the assistance from Global Supply Chain and Quality Engineering.

Does this position have supervisory authority? Yes No

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Minimum

BS degree in Engineering or comparable science discipline.

0-3 years engineering experience

Experience with various inspection equipment (e.g., Optical Inspection Equipment, micrometers, height gages, etc)

Working knowledge of process validation, test method validation, and R&R study

Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of quality tools (e.g., Six Sigma, DOE, process analysis/capability, FMEA, root cause analysis, statistical data analysis, CAPA)

Working knowledge of the FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, and the Medical Device Directive

Experience supporting design assurance/quality engineering deliverables for medical device systems

Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., Machining, Injection Molding, Investment and Die casting)

Ability to influence without direct authority

Ability to establish effective relationships with suppliers

Moderate level of computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, ERP systems, and statistical applications software

Preferred:

1+ yrs experience in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in med device industry

ASQ CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or 6 Sigma discipline

ASQ CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) or related auditing certification

Knowledge and experience with IEC standards such as 60601-1, 60601-1-2, and other related standards for the product type

Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

Other:

Mental demands - work is detail oriented, often with multiple priorities. The environment is deadline sensitive and may be exposed to high-pressure situations.

Travel requirements are minimal. Travel to facilities would be about 3-5 days duration each trip with total travel expected to be approximately 15%.

Compensation & Total Rewards:

Estimated starting salary: 79,000.00 - $87,000.00

*Estimated starting salaryis intended to reflect the salary Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The provided range is based on salary and market data and may vary based on an employee's eligibility for geographic differential pay in high-cost-of-labor markets.

Total Rewards:

Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave - We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what's important to you, when it's important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.

Achieve - Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.

Live well - We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.

Evolve - Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you'll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.

Choose -You won't find "stuffy" here whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

Bracco Medical Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bracco Medical Technologies desires priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.

ACIST Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55344

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

d6dc168625421005cc4ac5df4d960000

Job Benefits

Not specified