Supplier Quality Lead

Supplier Quality Lead 

Permanent

ROLE SUMMARY

We are currently looking for a Supplier Quality Specialist to join our QARA team based in Dunfermline. You will work in conjunction with various functions including Supply Chain and Engineering to develop, embed, and oversee an effective supplier management framework throughout the business to drive continuous improvement of supplier selection and supplier performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Quality Assurance expertise to suppliers, for all products. The Supplier Quality Specialist owns the planning, communication and delivery of approved Supplier, Distributor and Quality Assurance activity.
• Strategically lead introduction and update of quality and regulatory requirements directly affecting Suppliers and Distributors to ensure compliance.
• Drive supplier awareness and compliance with Optos latest requirements.
• Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Establish specific short/long term supplier quality goals and utilizing tools such as FMEA to ensure supplier manufacturing controls.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers, production and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance.
• Driving continuous improvements in supplier performance through measurement and analysis of data.
• Ownership of supplier management processes in Compliant Pro; ensure procedures are kept current and relevant in conjunction with Supply Chain.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting requirements. Projects may include process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 6-Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events.
• Drive “Zero-Defect” mentality within the supply base.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree educated or equivalent ideally in an engineering/science discipline or equivalent education gained through work experiences.
• Sampling plan methodologies (BS6001).
• Test methodologies (including gauge R&R studies).
• Excellent practical experience of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001, ISO13485 US FDA Quality System Regulation.
• Qualified internal auditor.
• Sound awareness of quality issues within a supply chain environment.
• Medical device background, US FDA Quality System Regulation experience desirable.
• FDA inspection experienced desirable.
• Knowledge of processes used to manufacture electronic, electro-mechanical and optical components.
• Experience of supplier selection and development.
• Root cause analysis/analytical skills.
• Strong pro-active communicator with the ability to influence others.
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and within tight timescales.
• Strong team player with flexible attitude to work priorities.
• Good computer skills (MS Office applications).

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply now button!