Engineer II, Supplier Quality

About the role

Terumo Neuro is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II (SQE II) to deliver all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function. The role works with suppliers to develop and implement best practices focused on defect prevention, reduced variation and waste, and continuous improvement in meeting customer requirements. It includes collecting root cause analysis and providing corrective feedback to prevent line stops due to supply issues, managing customer-specific requirements, and offering technical support to suppliers. The role ensures products meet quality standards, procedures and processes are followed, and quality costs are minimized while customer satisfaction is maximized.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inspection results for finished products, in-process materials and raw materials; identify trends and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurring defects.
• Use process improvement tools to improve process and product quality.
• Monitor supplier quality levels and perform development activities with strategic suppliers to meet quality performance goals.
• Perform supplier re-evaluations and maintain the approved supplier list according to company requirements.
• Initiate action at the RI lab or manufacturing lines to prevent non-conformities related to product, process and quality systems.
• Perform supplier quality audits.
• Develop projects to improve RI and Release capabilities.
• Develop and execute test method validations for RI and Release inspections.
• Develop and execute software and equipment validations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise/experience in...

Datos clave

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The role includes supplier quality audits and root cause analysis activities.