Engineer, Supplier Quality

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

The Engineer, Supplier Quality is responsible for supplier quality management through assessment, monitoring and improvement of supplier quality systems. Communicates and adheres to quality standards, test methods, process control techniques, and inspection/testing plans to ensure safety, reliability, and efficacy of new and modified products and processes. Works closely with Quality Engineering, Supply Chain and Product Development teams to meet established goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates and qualifies suppliers to ensure technical and quality requirements can be met; evaluation may include due diligence activities to select or transfer manufacturing or sourcing strategies

• Schedules, plans and performs supplier audits, including creation of audit reports and management of corrective actions related to audit non conformances

• Provides technical guidance for identifying and resolving quality issues using quality tools and structured problem-solving methodologies; communicates identified corrective action to suppliers

• Evaluates and determines the internal requirements for approval of supplier change requests

• Collaborates in supplier development projects and continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality

• Develops new quality initiatives, participates in quality system development, procedure writing and review, and improves quality and reliability of products

• Supports the analysis and presentation of information to management concerning measures of product and service quality, supplier performance, manufacturing problems, and design issues as identified through various quality systems program elements

• Conducts investigations and product impact analysis to support Non-Conforming Material program and product feedback

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.

• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.

• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read blueprints / drawings of complex machined components, electrical components and assemblies, including GD&T

• Review technical publications, articles, and abstracts to develop applicable skills and to stay abreast of quality, regulatory, compliance, and technical developments in the industry

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience

• 3 - 6 years minimum experience in a regulated environment in Quality Engineering, Assurance and or Manufacturing / Engineering (design) environment required

• American Society for Quality Certified Engineer (CQE) desirable

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail.

• Self-starter

• Advanced critical thinking and problems-solving skills

• Ability to travel both domestic and international as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.