PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, SUPPLIER QUALITY

Company: Cardinal Health
Location: East Montpelier
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

What does Supplier Quality bring to Cardinal Health:Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.Supplier Quality is responsible for managing external suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including evaluating and qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, auditing supplier's quality management system to applicable regulations and quality standards, providing metrics, and addressing quality and regulatory issues.

• Drive the creation of a robust supplier quality lifecycle management strategy for assigned commodity or product segment beginning with initial supplier selection through retirement
• Establish a process to technically assess the capabilities of suppliers in a commodity or product segment
• Identify and lead assigned continuous improvement projects for either suppliers or internal cross-functional teams
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs) based Quality Management Systems requirements for medical devices and medicinal products
• Manage applicable internal corrective actions to assure effectiveness and avoid repeat issues
• Ensure supplier quality systems adhere to all applicable regulations and standardsResponsibilities
  • Apply experience and knowledge of MDD (Medical Device Directive), EU-MDR (Medical Device Regulations), ISO 13485 (Quality Management Systems), Pharmaceutical guidelines, FDA, cGMP, and Risk Management (ISO 14971) to instill a culture dedicated to ensuring patient safety and sustained regulatory compliance.
  • Key contributor on NPD (New Product Development) projects, ensuring rigorous performance and part/process qualification deliverables (CTQ, PFMEA, control plan, GRR, FAI, IQ/OQ/PQ, PPA, etc.), in collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing and R&D.
  • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Services and Research & Development to drive reduction in patient safety risk and greater levels of regulatory compliance.
  • Identify and lead implementation of preventive and corrective actions via SCARs, CAPAs, audits, and complaint handling systems
  • Lead implementation of Supplier Change Requests and utilize Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Private Brand Process.
  • Proficiency in multi-tasking and working in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on compliance and operational performance.
  • Organized and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to execute on assigned project plans.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to drive clear alignment of company and department goals.
  • The ability to take responsibility for the professional development of self.
  • Commitment to work within the ethos of the company mission, code of conduct and applicable legal standards/regulations.
  • Travel: 10%-15%.Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred or equivalent work experience.
    • 5 - 8 years of related experience preferred.
    • Extensive Medical device manufacturing processes knowledge including Wound Care products, OR Accessories, automation, assembly, sterilization, and validation preferred.
    • Knowledge of Lean, and 6 Sigma principles preferred.
    • Knowledge of Risk Management (DFMEA, PFMEA) preferred.
    • Experience with Validation (Installation Qualification (IQ), Optimization Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), Test Method Validation (TMV)), preferred.
    • Working knowledge of business platforms and processes SAP, BPCS and Agile PLM preferred.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.What is expected of you and others at this level
      • Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
      • May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
      • Works on complex projects of large scope.
      • Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
      • Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects.
      • Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
      • May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.Anticipated salary range: $79,700 - $113,800Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
        • Medical, dental and vision coverage
        • Paid time off plan
        • Health savings account (HSA)
        • 401k savings plan
        • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
        • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
        • Short- and long-term disability coverage
        • Work-Life resources
        • Paid parental leave
        • Healthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 11/18/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)

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