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Supplier Quality Engineer

Onsite, El Paso, TX

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Job ID
R-550601
Category
Engineering
Location
El Paso, Texas

Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward

At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.

Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.

And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with suppliers and business partners to ensure robust materials, products, processes, and systems.

  • Support internal and supplier root cause investigations and CAPA. Drive corrective actions for supplier process by driving suppliers to true root cause analysis and corrective and Preventive actions

  • Manage and escalate supplier issues when intervention or a change at a supplier is necessary.
    Plan, execute, report and follow-up on supplier quality system audits

  • Partner with Procurement, R&D, Engineering/Technical Operations, Quality, Operations, and Suppliers in the timely investigation, resolution/prevention of supplier-related issues to minimize/prevent business disruptions.

  • Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, identify areas of opportunity, communicate supplier risks, and drive the resolution of supplier quality issues and risk control processes.

  • Implement supplier change management process including change notification, dissemination of information, impact assessment, approval of changes, and supports material/supplier qualifications.

  • Own, drive, and lead the assigned Supplier Quality related projects, activities, initiatives with limited supervision.

  • Utilize Project Management methodologies to plan, organize, connect, shape, lead, and deliver results for SQM projects.

  • Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to develop and optimize supplier performance working in conjunction with the Worldwide Supplier Quality Management Team.

  • Analyze quality data and identify trends impacting risk benefits requirements of product and quality systems for external suppliers. Lead discussions to drive resolution.

  • Collaborate with operations and franchise operations development on process/product improvement projects.

  • Prepare Supplier Quality Agreements and drives discussion with supplier while consulting Supplier Quality Manager.

  • Develop/execute Quality Risk Management process for supplier-related matters with partnerships of subject-matter experts

  • Lead component qualification change projects in collaboration with key business partners and the supplier’s applicable functional groups.

  • Apply appropriate Quality Engineering and PEx tools (e.g. PM/VSM, Kaizen, DMAIC, FMEA/FTA, RCA, MSA, SPC, Cp/Cpk/Cpm/Ppk, Hypothesis Testing, ANOVA/DOE/EVOP, etc.) to support innovations and continuous improvements

  • Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (for example, ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001).

  • Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

  • 5 years Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development

  • Understanding of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 requirements

  • Prior Supplier Quality experience in a manufacturing plant or technical background

  • Working experience in good manufacturing practice regulated environment is preferred (medical device, pharmaceutical, etc.)

  • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures

  • Direct experience in plant and/or supplier GMP auditing

  • Broad experience with quality systems, including but not limited to validation, non-conformance, CAPA/SCAR systems and investigations, production and process controls

  • Experience with documentation and technical writing skills, in a regulated compliance environment

  • Demonstrated ability to identify compliance risks and assess business impact

  • Ability to manage complexity and lead critical discussions

  • Ability to deal with complex issues using deductive reasoning, critical analysis skills and systematic approaches

  • Bilingual Spanish English

  • Prior experience with FDA inspection

Preferred

  • Advanced Degree

  • Certified Lead Auditor is a plus (ISO 13485)

  • New product introduction experience

  • Broad knowledge of QS Regulations and Supplier Management principles

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.

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Success Profile

What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:

  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Curious
  • Detail-oriented
  • Inventive
  • Problem-solver

Ready for your next challenge?

This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.

Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.

Hear from Our Associates

  • "BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."

  • "I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."

  • "I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."

  • "During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."

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