Supplier Quality Engineer

CREGG are now recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer (Hybrid) – Cork 

Suitable candidates will have experience in any of Manufacturing, Quality, Process or Project engineering,

Contact Gary:
Share your CV to: [email protected]
Or call 0861030418

The primary focus of this role is to ensure the highest levels of quality, compliance, and service from our suppliers, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the supply base. The position requires some travel to support and collaborate with suppliers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical team member, collaborating with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Business Units to drive supplier management initiatives.
• Apply technical expertise in commodity management to ensure supplier performance aligns with company objectives.
• Support team goals related to quality, cost, and service.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality systems, service capabilities, and total cost of ownership.
• Investigate material quality issues, working cross-functionally with Quality, Procurement, and Business Units to resolve and disposition product.
• Promote and enforce the Quality System within the supply base.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection, and Business Units to ensure components meet all required standards.
• Ensure supplier corrective actions are effectively identified, implemented, and controlled.
• Provide guidance on Supplier Management system requirements to internal teams.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Supplier Management policies and procedures.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with the Procurement team to develop new supply sources.
• Assess and approve supplier-requested process changes to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Identify, support, and lead Material Value Improvement Projects (VIPs) across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Engineering/Technology
• Experience in the medical device industry is advantageous
• Familiarity with automated or high-volume production lines is a plus

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