Description
Agilent encourages and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Want more information on Agilent? Check out !
We are looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. The main responsibilities include ensuring compliance with various Regulations and Standards, leading Supplier Quality Compliance Projects, developing Partner Quality Agreements, managing high visibility SCARs, and conducting key Supplier Audits. If you have expertise in Supplier Quality and a passion for process improvement, we want to hear from you!
This position has responsibility and authority to:
1. Lead Projects as a Project Manager to improve Supplier Quality Processes to improve efficiency and address compliance gaps.
2. Compile key Quality Agreements for Business Expansion with Agilent’s Partners (as Reseller, Distributor or as any IVDR Economic Operator)
3. Own Supplier Quality processes including Supplier Quality, Supplier Selection, Evaluation and Re-Evaluations, SCAR Process and Supplier Monitoring as a Global Business Process Owner.
4. Run Supplier Monitoring Boards with cross functional stakeholders presenting the status of Supplier Quality health with metrics on Audits, SCARs, Supplier nonconformances and ASL.
5. Work with Regulatory affairs/Quality Systems team and Periodically analyze and review Supplier Quality processes to stay in compliance with latest applicable Regulations and Standards.
6. Lead internal CAPAs related to Supplier Quality.
7. Lead high visibility SCARs and Key Supplier Audits (Evaluations and Re-Evaluations) as a Lead Auditor.
8. Guide Procurement on ASL maintenance and Supplier Qualifications and Inactivation’s.
9. Support Internal and External Audits (FDA, MDSAP, IVDR etc.) representing Supplier Quality in Audit Front rooms.
10. Be a technical custodian of Supplier Data Monitoring and Analysis. Analyze and prepare data for Supplier Monitoring Boards and monitor tools and dashboards for accuracy.
11. Review and Approve Product SCARs, Supplier Change Requests and Quality Agreements
12. Provide Guidance to International Agilent Sites on Local/Regional Supplier Quality execution and maintenance.
13. Provide guidance to R&D Project teams on Supplier Selection and onboarding.
14. Guide Purchasing department on Quality elements of Supplier Agreement negotiation with Suppliers
Qualifications
15. BS degree in Engineering, Pharma, Biomedical, Health Sciences or equivalent, Masters degree preferred
16. Minimum 5 years related experience in Supplier Quality and/or Product Quality or related field.
17. Excellent knowledge of 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485:2016, IVDR, MDSAP regulations (experience in auditing suppliers to these standards)
18. Certified ISO13485:2016 Lead auditor credentials preferred or Completion of a 3rd party certification training for Lead Auditor.
19. Ability to be a true team player and a partner to the cross functions teams; be part of the solution and demonstrate ability to use sound judgment in implementing practical Quality System and Compliance solutions.
20. Ability to work with highly technical teams and effectively communicate in an engineering driven team environment
21. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment and presentations to executive level management.
22. Excellent Leadership and Project Management skills
23. Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Agile, and SAP
24. Ability to read and interpret detailed product specifications (reagents, diagnostic devices) and communicate technical information.
Hybrid position with ability to travel to Suppliers/other Agilent Sites on an as needed basis (30%) – domestic and international.
We offer:
25. Competitive compensation and benefits package
26. Career development opportunities in an international company
27. Work-Life-Balance is encouraged
28. Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company
We will be screening applications and inviting forinterviews on a continuous basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in the role.
Please note that the role is based in Denmark or Waldbronn.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Travel Required:
25% of the Time
Shift:
Day
Duration:
No End Date
Job Function:
Quality/Regulatory