Job Description Summary

The QC Supervisor & Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the application and interpretation of the plant/department procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with Quality Systems across all areas of Supplier Quality and Quality Control. The Supplier Quality Engineer uses the Company Quality Systems to ensure overall compliance and has the knowledge necessary to apply the appropriate statistical and analytical tools to ensure the parts and materials used to manufacture medical devices meet requirements and specifications. Additionally, as the QC Supervisor, this role will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of Quality Control.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Responsibilities

Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of Incoming Inspection, Quality Control and release processes related to Production and Servicing.

• Creation of labor allocation models to ensure that all areas of QC are covered with adequate resources.

• Efficient organization of processes related to QC to maximize the use of automated tools where possible to reduce hands on QC time required.

• Planning and budgeting for improvements to QC processes through better equipment, tools, training, etc.

• Communication of coverage plans to Service and Production partners to ensure all needs are met.

• Partnering with Plant suppliers to resolve and prevent technical issues.

• Guidance on supplier-related projects relative to products, policies and continuous improvement.

• Review procedures for compliance to FDA, Corporate and International standards.

• Analyze data to proactively identify emerging and systemic production, measurement or design issues.

• Investigate product issues in the form of Quality Notifications and Customer Complaints and leads supplier corrective actions.

• Key contact/liaison with Supplier/OEM quality departments to drive consistency in practices as needed.

• Responsible for the site level ASL.

• Material Review Board member – Disposition and resolve non-conformance issues of supplied materials

• Helps manage supplier performance metrics (scorecards) with the materials group, identifies suppliers who are not meeting required levels, issues Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) or other performance improvement initiatives and ensures completion as planned

• Responsible for the development of vendor audit/assessment schedule. Perform vendor audit/assessments per plan and visit vendor periodically to make sure vendors comply to our requirements.

• Monitor and report supplier quality metrics that drive data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate, review and approve supplier PPAP documentation to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Lead root cause analysis for supplier quality issues, monitor corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

• Liaise with vendors on corrective and preventive action on complaints and rejections. Review and by-off corrective and preventive action provided by the supplier.

• Review vendor’s performance periodically and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Conduct regular Material Review Board Meeting with relevant department to review the material inventory status and quality of supplies and participates in SMC Meeting

• Directly partners with New Product Development (NPD) teams to qualify suppliers, parts and manage supplier integration.

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 to 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.Or a combination of education and 5+ years of Supplier Quality Engineer experience.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://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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Primary Work Location

USA PA - Zelienople

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