Supplier Quality Engineer (m/w/d)

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Management
• Perform Supplier Quality Risk Assessments and Classifications.
• Prepare, negotiate, and implement Quality Assurance Agreements based on supplier risk classification.
• Define requirements for Receiving Inspections and participate in the sample approval process with Supply Chain and R&D.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier quality performance and contribute to supplier performance evaluations with Procurement.
• Assess and handle supplier change requests.
• Perform and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities in collaboration with Procurement and R&D to ensure supplier readiness and compliance with BD specifications.
• Manage sorting activities related to supplier quality rejects.
• Maintain compliance on Supplier Quality activities for all sourced suppliers.
• Audit & Compliance
• Participate in supplier audits in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Follow up on non-conformities and CAPAs related to quality processes.
• Documentation & Controls
• Support document control processes including issue, approval, review, and retention of quality-related documents.
• Ensure outsourced services are executed per internal procedures.
• Training & Awareness
• Promote quality awareness across teams and ensure adherence to BD’s Quality Management principles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience with problem-solving methods (CAPA, 8D, 5W, Ishikawa).
• Experience with auditing techniques and supplier management.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Desirable Skills

• Fluent in German and English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with measurement equipment and inspection tools.

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