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BCD Supplier Quality Engineer III

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

BCD Supplier Quality Engineer III

Niagara Falls, NY

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work! And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Position Objective:

As a Supplier Quality Engineer III, you will support the sites within BCD (Biological and Chemicals Division) by ensuring supplier compliance, reduction of cost of poor quality, identifying and driving cost reductions, focusing on supplier continuous improvements, and reducing risk in our supply chain. Will also support team to solve raw material issues while working to grow the supply base capabilities. Will work closely with a multi-functional team to quickly mitigate and deploy decisive actions. Will manage Supplier Quality processes in compliance with ISO 9001/13485, FDA, GMP and other external requirements. This role may lead or represent strategic projects or initiatives as necessary.

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Essential Functions:

A leader of processes to improve supplier performance, drive down cost of poor quality, ability to identify/leverage analytics and data for business problem solving and ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of partners. Act as the liaison for suppliers, suggest quality and process improvements while collaborating with internal subject matter experts. Manage Supplier Quality procedures and processes in compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP and other external requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage Supplier Issues

  • Collaborate with global and local functions to define actions and priorities for supplier related quality issues
  • Be a champion of problem solving /root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
  • Work actively with Global Supplier Quality in order to ensure accurate data, act on identified risks, and plan audits for internal and external suppliers and OEMs.

Other Requirements

  • Proficient in the development and execution of quality metrics
  • Project planning and proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Access, and quality management software

Education Requirements:

  • B.S. Engineering/Operations Management, Biological Sciences or equivalent
  • Quality lead auditor training certificate preferred

Experience Requirements:

  • Min 5 years experience in Quality and/or Supplier Management
  • Solid experience with ISO 13485 required and 21 CFR Part 820 preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language required
  • Solid understanding of six sigma tools such as 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, Value Stream Map and Pareto Analysis preferred
  • Knowledge of statistical tools such as SPC, statistical sampling, DOE preferred

Working Conditions / Travel Requirements:

  • Visits to factories wearing PPE, including cleanroom PPE
  • Travel required (domestic/international)

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,800.00-$113,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Grand Island, NY, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01284943
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program