Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract)

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Madison, WI
Mid level
Healthtech • Software • Biotech
Unleash ultra-precise radiation therapy that treats even the toughest cases—more effectively than we ever have.
The Role
The Supplier Quality Engineer plans and oversees supplier monitoring, quality assurance, and material management within a regulatory framework, collaborating cross-functionally to maintain quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

The supplier quality engineer is a member of the quality assurance team who plans and performs activities related to the monitoring, and control of purchased materials and suppliers.  They work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service, and other quality teams.

Successful candidates for this role must demonstrate a high degree of resourcefulness by delivering timely and effective results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: 

Reports to the Director, Quality Assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain the approved supplier list (ASL) for material and service suppliers.
  • Update supplier qualification records including surveys and certifications.
  • Review engineering change orders (ECOs) and procurement specifications for supplier manufacturability.
  • Setup supplier and part information in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
  • Request and review supplier part qualification information including first article inspection reports (FAIRs) and other production part approval (PPAP) information.
  • Setup, review, and update incoming inspection plans.
  • Investigate purchased material defects encountered during inspection, assembly, testing, installation, and servicing.
  • Review and trend supplier defect data and issue supplier defect notices (SDNs).
  • Issue, review, and follow-up on supplier corrective actions requests (SCARs).
  • Prepare materials for and records of supplier review board (SRB) meetings.
  • Update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs), and job aids.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred or Desired:

  • Experience working with electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment operating within an ISO 9001 or 13485, 21 CFR 820, or similar quality system.

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or similar) engineering disciplines: electrical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, quality.
  • Fully proficient with instant messaging, video conferencing, and general office applications like Zoom and the Microsoft Office suite.
  • High organized and driven performer with a demonstrated track record of achievement with urgency.
  • Strong ability to influence others within and outside the company using well developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to consistently work on-site and travel between multiple Madison-area facilities.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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The Company
Madison, WI
1,100 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Why Work With Us

We work passionately to expand the curative power of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We pursue this by thinking, acting, and executing beyond expectations every day to deliver better, safer radiation therapy solutions and help patients get back to living their lives, faster.

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