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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

Our new Supplier Quality Assurance Technician will be reporting to the Supplier Quality Assurance Leader and will be responsible for the daily running of quality-related activities for incoming materials.

You will be working with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance to agreed metrics. You will also co-ordinate and make decisions regarding non-conforming product. This is a site-wide role working with the manufacturing teams across the Plymouth site

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material incoming inspections in accordance with their specifications/drawings and prioritise activities.
• Raise Quality Notifications (QN's) following material rejections, follow up with applicable vendor or internal production teams on root cause and corrective actions.
• Work cross functionally with the Supply Chain Team regards inventory requirements.
• Ensure SAP and Flex Net accuracy through regular reconciliation reviews.
• Action data collection requests and control of trial materials that pertain to site wide raw material projects.
• Perform raw material stock counts to ensure department accuracy.
• Support the publishing of SQA Quality results on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Provide quality support for internal audits and CAPA's (Corrective Action, Preventative Action)
• Support the SQA Leader and Supplier Quality Engineer on activities such as internal change controls, Test Method Validations and Engineering Change Requests (ECR's)
• Conduct monthly 5s reports.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply to onsite H&S and GMP Requirements.

Preferred Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have experience as a QC Technician within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the control of inspection, measuring and test equipment is desirable.
• Good MS office skills.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, balance and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong aptitude for data analysis, trending and reporting.

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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. 

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 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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