Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer PFG
Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Allentown
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
B. Braun Medical, Inc.Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
PFGUS-PA-AllentownJob ID: 2022-20829Type: Regular Full-Time# of
Openings: 1Category: QualityAllentown AuxiliaryOverviewAbout B.
Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain
management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical
products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product
areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy
and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to
eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient,
clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is
headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group
of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional
Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS -. Globally, the B. Braun Group of
Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries.
Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously
exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to
address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs.
To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit
.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: The Sr. Supplier Quality
Engineer, PFG, is an integral part of the Purchased Finished Goods
(PFG) Supplier Quality Management team with general responsibility
for Quality oversight and support of external and internal
(affiliate) PFG suppliers. This includes monitoring quality
parameters and performance indicators, assisting with supplier
change management and validations, and identifying and implementing
improvements regarding supplier quality, performance, and cost. The
role is responsible for investigation of potential adverse quality
trends and oversight of supplier non-conformance and corrective
action activities, and PFG supplier qualification & monitoring
through audit. The role requires -20% travel to supplier sites for
collaborative activities and/or assessments of supplier systems.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties
- Establishes quality standards for products and processes and
suggest modifications meant to prevent defects in components or
final products.
- Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product
design, product management and production, to identify and mitigate
quality risks.
- Audits production processes, raw materials or suppliers/vendors
to ensure that established quality standards are met.
- Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities or
other quality failures.
- May be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external
quality standards, such as ISO 9001.The job function listed is not
exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned
by the Supervisor from time to time. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
- Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices
and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories,
principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of
action.
- Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and
judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically
assist in orienting, training , assigning and checking the work of
lower level employees. Referring only complex problems and
issues
- Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on
experience.
- Interacts with internal and/or external clients and customers
to negotiate and interpret information on projects and unit
operations. May consult with senior management.
QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -
Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- 8-10 years related experience.
- Frequent business travel required, Valid driver's license and
passport.
- Regular and predictable attendance.Desired:
- Applicable industry/professional certification preferred. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. .
Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties:The preceding
functions have been provided as examples of the types of work
performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this
description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify,
change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due
to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected
to:
- Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally,
and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible
amount of force constantly to move objects. Lifting, Carrying,
Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
- Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Visual
Acuity with or without corrective lenses
- Frequently: Stand, Sit
- Constantly: N/AActivities:
- Occasionally: Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Talking
- ordinary, loud/quick
- Frequently: Sitting , Standing
- Constantly: N/A Environmental Conditions:
- Occasionally: N/A
- Frequently: N/A
- Constantly: N/A Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Noise Intensity: Moderate
- Occasionally: Production/manufacturing environment, Warehouse
environment, Lab environment
- Frequently: Office environment
- Constantly: N/A What We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent
benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and
tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety
healthcare products or view a listing of our employment
opportunities, please visit us on the internet at
www.bbraunusa.com.
Through its Sharing Expertise - initiative, B. Braun promotes best
practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and
services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAll
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status,
age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other
legally protected status.PI181230365
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