About the Company
Our client is a leading global medical device manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and regulatory excellence. Operating from their advanced manufacturing facility in Longford, they partner with many of the world's leading healthcare companies to deliver high-quality medical technologies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Quality team.
About the Role
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials and components, helping to deliver high-quality products while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive supplier performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier audits and prepare audit reports, ensuring timely follow-up of CAPAs.
- Investigate and manage supplier quality issues and complaints, including the authority to quarantine or reject non-conforming raw materials.
- Maintain the Approved Supplier List and supplier quality documentation.
- Identify critical raw material quality parameters and implement improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers through regular performance reviews.
- Support supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse supplier performance data and identify trends to reduce risk and improve quality.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, or a related discipline is desirable.
- Previous experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 and medical device quality requirements; auditor qualification is advantageous.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and engaging with suppliers.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 25%).
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a leading global medical device manufacturer.
- Excellent career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Exposure to global suppliers and continuous improvement initiatives.
