Supplier Quality Engineer II

Company Overview: Verathon is a global medical device company committed to being a trusted partner to our customers and advancing patient care through innovative Airway Management and Urology solutions. For more than 40 years, we have worked alongside healthcare professionals to understand their needs and deliver high-quality technologies that provide lasting clinical and economic value. Our portfolio includes leading GlideScope ® video laryngoscopy and BFlex™ bronchoscopy solutions, BladderScan ® bladder volume measurement, and a growing range of single-use Urology solutions. Behind our innovations is a diverse, global team united by a commitment to our customers, collaboration, and improving patient care. Verathon, a business unit of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, with international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com. Overview: The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for primary Quality contact with suppliers and for assessment of new suppliers. Monitors the performance of existing suppliers, requalifying suppliers, and the effectiveness of the Quality System in managing the supplier base. Provides routine daily support for Supplier Quality activities through attendance and support of the Material Review Board team and related activities. Supports supplier selection, development and audit process through monitoring, review and quality analysis of the supplier selection process. Responsibilities: Execute supplier audits and close audit findings Support the performance of onsite supplier quality audits in support of cGMP compliance procedures Provide support for onsite supplier selection surveys and capability studies, in support of corporate supplier development goals Coordinate with internal commodity teams to establish development plans Provide quality systems assistance to suppliers (e.g., statistical process control support, capability studies) Monitor inspection effectiveness Resolve supplier quality issues at incoming inspection and on the production line Provide team support for projects/investigations relating to supplier quality issues Manage supplier corrective action request (SCAR) initiation and follow-up with assigned supplier base processes Facilitate resolution of internal/external material quality issues by participating in root cause analysis and by working with suppliers to monitor corrective action Support internal corrective action and material validation teams, as required Supports quality systems training to production and incoming quality inspectors, as required Provides information to suppliers and internal organizations through written and oral presentations and reports Ensures compliance and audit readiness of assigned supplier quality files Maintains and administers the supplier quality related portion of ASL, maintaining supplier status Reports on supplier performance via routine, defined metrics May lead or assist in supplier development/improvement projects Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required; Master’s or graduate level degree preferred 2-3 years of work experience demonstrating a strong level of expertise in supplier quality 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing Excellent analytical, technical writing and verbal communication skills Knowledge of FDA (820.50 & 60) and ISO (13485) requirements Certified Quality Auditor (CQA, RAB) certificate or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certificate preferred The Benefits of Working with Us Salary Range. $81,300-$111,546 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range). Additional Earning Potential. Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance. Wellness & Life Balance Progr…

View the full posting and apply