Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Job Locations

US-MA-North Billerica

Company Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

Department Quality & Regulatory Affairs

# of Openings 1 About Meridian

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently meet the organization's quality, regulatory, and operational requirements. Reporting to the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, this role partners with suppliers, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to drive supplier performance, manage supplier-related quality issues, and ensure the quality and reliability of purchased materials, components, and services. The Supplier Quality Engineer supports supplier qualification, monitoring, auditing, risk management, and continuous improvement activities to minimize quality risks throughout the supply chain.

Key Duties

Supplier Quality Management Manage supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodities. Monitor supplier performance using established quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Review supplier quality data, identify trends, and communicate potential risks to management. Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and requalification activities. Ensure suppliers meet applicable quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Supplier Audits and Assessments Plan, conduct, and support supplier audits, including qualification, surveillance, and for-cause audits. Assess supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Document audit findings and track corrective actions through closure. Evaluate supplier responses to audit observations and verify effectiveness of implemented actions. Supplier Nonconformance Management Lead investigations related to supplier quality issues, including nonconforming materials, components, and services. Coordinate containment activities and ensure timely resolution of supplier-related quality events. Facilitate root cause analysis using quality methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Review and approve supplier corrective action reports and monitor implementation progress. Verify... For full info follow application link.

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