We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer for a 12 month contract engagement with a well established medical device manufacturing client of ours. Ideally our client would like Sr. SQE to be based in the Toronto area but they are open to entertain qualified candidates from other provinces as well. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer i
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nterfaces with many functions of the business, both internal and external, including suppliers, quality, sourcing, regulatory, and operations, ensuring that the products and services provided by our global supply base continue to meet and exceed customer needs. Whether assessing supplier onboarding risks, evaluating suppliers of new or existing products, establishing agreements, or performing robust root cause investigations for NCs/CAPAs, the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer is focused on building quality into the products our client sells.
Advantages
-Remote work
-Excellent hourly contractor rate
-Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
o Collaborates with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations.
o Monitors supplier performance and supports efforts to develop and implement changes to improve the production process.
o Follows up with suppliers on quality deviations and ensures that solutions are identified and implemented.
o This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
o Collaborates with cross-functional and suppliers’ teams to address top quality issues.
o Own identified supplier driven non-conformances and manage the timely closure of NC's within Trackwise. Own or support identified supplier CAPAs and manage to timely root cause investigation, implementation and closure.
o Communicate & collaborate with suppliers regarding non-conformances, escalating supplier corrective action requests as required.
o Participates and may lead in the creation and/or review of new or modified procedures.
o Maintain KPIs for monitoring of supplier quality processes, perform analysis, and interpret trends, identifying and activating on appropriate actions as necessary.
o Applies statistical methods of analysis and process control to external operations.
o Support manufacturing transfers to/from other plants/facilities, executing appropriate quality activities.
o Can work remotely, 40% Travel
o Lead quality issues with suppliers & partner with Internal Customers; Lead effective supplier containment and corrections/corrective actions
o Act as point of contact for Internal/ External Customer groups on key compliance issues related to assigned suppliers
o Responsible for accuracy and integrity of supplier data that ensures compliance with documented procedures & processes.
o Ownership and reporting on all quality issues associated with the assigned suppliers. Ensure all assigned supplier related material quality issues are effectively communicated to key stakeholders.
o Maintain structured communication channels with strategic sourcing, identifying responsibility by commodity / supplier.
o Deliver continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality.
o Participate in supplier audit program – planning, execution and closure.
o Partner with SQM functions and Strategic Sourcing on the developments and approval quality assurance agreements with suppliers.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s Degree
o 5+ years experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or highly regulated environment
o External Lead Quality Auditor Certification either in ISO13485 or ISO 9001 or comparable industry standards and regulatory requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Science-related field
o Fluent in written & oral English.
o Understanding of US, EU and International Medical Device Regulations.
o Strong knowledge of Quality Concepts (e.g. Risk Management, NC/CAPA, Audits, Statistics).
o Must possess strong communication, project management and influencing skills as well as have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
o Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skills.
o Strong in critical thinking and & "outside the box" thinking.
o Highly developed problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills.
o Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
o Experience in working in a compliance risk situation.
o Computer literacy.
o Good knowledge with GMP, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820 standards.
o Good knowledge of FMEA, Validation Programs and SPC processes in a highly regulated environment.
o The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results oriented team environment focusing on quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer for a 12 month contract engagement with a well established medical device manufacturing client of ours. Ideally our client would like Sr. SQE to be based in the Toronto area but they are open to entertain qualified candidates from other provinces as well. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer interfaces with many functions of the business, both internal and external, including suppliers, quality, sourcing, regulatory, and operations, ensuring that the products and services provided by our global supply base continue to meet and exceed customer needs. Whether assessing supplier onboarding risks, evaluating suppliers of new or existing products, establishing agreements, or performing robust root cause investigations for NCs/CAPAs, the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer is focused on building quality into the products our client sells.
Advantages
-Remote work
-Excellent hourly contractor rate
-Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
o Collaborates with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations.
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o Monitors supplier performance and supports efforts to develop and implement changes to improve the production process.
o Follows up with suppliers on quality deviations and ensures that solutions are identified and implemented.
o This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
o Collaborates with cross-functional and suppliers’ teams to address top quality issues.
o Own identified supplier driven non-conformances and manage the timely closure of NC's within Trackwise. Own or support identified supplier CAPAs and manage to timely root cause investigation, implementation and closure.
o Communicate & collaborate with suppliers regarding non-conformances, escalating supplier corrective action requests as required.
o Participates and may lead in the creation and/or review of new or modified procedures.
o Maintain KPIs for monitoring of supplier quality processes, perform analysis, and interpret trends, identifying and activating on appropriate actions as necessary.
o Applies statistical methods of analysis and process control to external operations.
o Support manufacturing transfers to/from other plants/facilities, executing appropriate quality activities.
o Can work remotely, 40% Travel
o Lead quality issues with suppliers & partner with Internal Customers; Lead effective supplier containment and corrections/corrective actions
o Act as point of contact for Internal/ External Customer groups on key compliance issues related to assigned suppliers
o Responsible for accuracy and integrity of supplier data that ensures compliance with documented procedures & processes.
o Ownership and reporting on all quality issues associated with the assigned suppliers. Ensure all assigned supplier related material quality issues are effectively communicated to key stakeholders.
o Maintain structured communication channels with strategic sourcing, identifying responsibility by commodity / supplier.
o Deliver continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality.
o Participate in supplier audit program – planning, execution and closure.
o Partner with SQM functions and Strategic Sourcing on the developments and approval quality assurance agreements with suppliers.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s Degree
o 5+ years experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or highly regulated environment
o External Lead Quality Auditor Certification either in ISO13485 or ISO 9001 or comparable industry standards and regulatory requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Science-related field
o Fluent in written & oral English.
o Understanding of US, EU and International Medical Device Regulations.
o Strong knowledge of Quality Concepts (e.g. Risk Management, NC/CAPA, Audits, Statistics).
o Must possess strong communication, project management and influencing skills as well as have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
o Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skills.
o Strong in critical thinking and & "outside the box" thinking.
o Highly developed problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills.
o Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
o Experience in working in a compliance risk situation.
o Computer literacy.
o Good knowledge with GMP, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820 standards.
o Good knowledge of FMEA, Validation Programs and SPC processes in a highly regulated environment.
o The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results oriented team environment focusing on quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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