Supplier Quality Engineer

12-month contract, potential for extension or conversion

Onsite in Mounds View, MN

Experience : looking for level II, open to Sr level. Looking for someone with strong supplier quality background, supplier controls, component qualification, PPAP, manufacturing process knowledge and validation; project management experience. MUST have medical device experience

Can you please confirm your top 3 skills sets required?

• Supplier Quality Experience : Supplier Controls / Component Qualification (PPAP), Process Validation knowledge
• Project management knowledge
• Medical Devices Experience and regulations knowledge.

Can you please confirm the 3 main responsibilities / day to day activities required for this role?

What is your target years of experience? 4+ years of experience

Will the contingent worker be working remotely or onsite, or both? On site

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier related problems as they occur. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM : Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and / or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy : Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.

Organizational Impact : Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.

Innovation and Complexity : Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex . Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

Communication and Influence : Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts . External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management : May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.

Required Knowledge and Experience : Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience