Supplier Quality Engineer

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
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The role:

The supplier Quality Engineer is responsible of the IC Supplier quality activities including but not limited to supplier audits, qualification, monitoring, corrective and preventive actions, among others.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the Suppliers Audit according to schedule, when applicable.
• Onboard new suppliers as per request and ensure suppliers are qualified accordingly
• Guide the organisation in relation to requirements for supplier controls.
• Monitor Supplier Audit Responses according to established metrics.
• Manage Suppliers performance according to established indicators.
• Manage and follow up corresponding Quality Agreements activities/process with the suppliers and site contacts, as applicable.
• Work with the supplier and procurement teams to solve any issue that may affect quality system and products.
• Oversea the local SCAR system, including activities such as follow up on investigations, actions taken and disposition of the materials.
• Support and participate in company projects.
• Implement Procedures, and work instructions to support supplier controls in QMS.
• Lead and or support, when applicable, audits and certification.
• Follow and enforce the corresponding policies and procedures, implementing solutions aligned to the needs of the business and its products.
• Support the development of Supplier Quality strategies both locally and globally.

Authority (if applicable):

This role as signatory rights as listed on Quality Management systems records and procedures.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years working in the medical device industry and regulatory requirements including QSR, ISO 13485
• Strong and effective presentation skills for business cases, written documents, and interpersonal communications
• Has participated (either in back or front room) in inspection by regulating entities (e.g. FDA, Anvisa, ISO).
• Ability to work with other areas and other sites
• Ability to handle high pressure situations
• Strong English written and verbal skills, required
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications/Education:

• Degree in science, Engineering and or business administration.
• Knowledge and execution of CAPAs, Complaints and process associated with them.
• Knowledge and understanding of validations and qualifications principles.
• Has lead auditor experience according to ISO 13485

Special Factors

Travel is expected in relation to conducting supplier visits and audits.

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