Support supplier development in manufacturing or service processes; work with suppliers to continuously improve performance and implement process controls and quality assurance plans
Develop and implement quality management procedures and systems
Plan and coordinate internal process audits and supplier qualification audits
Conduct supplier audits following regulatory, industry and internal quality guidelines including ISO; conduct process audits and follow up closure of open audits
Perform root cause investigations, drive corrective actions and track to resolution
Initiate product/process improvements and help filing audits and maintenance of records
Monitor and report metrics; prepare investigations and reports on audit results for follow up
Coordinate cross communication with GCMs, audit schedule planning, audit budget investigation and control
Provide process training to suppliers and support Global Auditor Certification Program trainings
Support maintenance audits for existing suppliers (every 3 years or as part of supplier risk control)
Help Supplier Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to improve supplier performance
Requirements
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years related working experience
Working knowledge of product risk management standards and tools (e.g. ISO 14971, IATF 16949, FMEA)
Expertise/experience in problem solving with quality tools such as: 6-sigma / 8-D / CAPA / FMEA / 5WHY / Core tools / VDA
Knowledge of FDA CFR Part 820 and/or ISO 13485
Test method validation and gage R&R studies experience; PPAP RBA
ISO 13485 Lead auditor certification and/or FDA cGMP, MDD (FA22 AN26 mentioned)
Ability to conduct supplier and process audits and follow up corrective actions
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, applications and process development
Ability to prepare audit reports and monitor metrics
May provide process training to suppliers
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