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We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. The main responsibilities include ensuring compliance with various Regulations and Standards, leading Supplier Quality Compliance Projects, developing Partner Quality Agreements, managing high visibility SCARs, and conducting key Supplier Audits. If you have expertise in Supplier Quality and a passion for process improvement, we want to hear from you!
This position has responsibility and authority to:
Lead Projects as a Project Manager to improve Supplier Quality Processes to improve efficiency and address compliance gaps.
Compile key Quality Agreements for Business Expansion with Agilent’s Partners (as Reseller, Distributor or as any IVDR Economic Operator)
Own Supplier Quality processes including Supplier Quality, Supplier Selection, Evaluation and Re-Evaluations, SCAR Process and Supplier Monitoring as a Global Business Process Owner.
Run Supplier Monitoring Boards with cross functional stakeholders presenting the status of Supplier Quality health with metrics on Audits, SCARs, Supplier nonconformances and ASL.
Work with Regulatory affairs/Quality Systems team and Periodically analyze and review Supplier Quality processes to stay in compliance with latest applicable Regulations and Standards.
Lead internal CAPAs related to Supplier Quality.
Lead high visibility SCARs and Key Supplier Audits (Evaluations and Re-Evaluations) as a Lead Auditor.
Guide Procurement on ASL maintenance and Supplier Qualifications and Inactivation’s.
Support Internal and External Audits (FDA, MDSAP, IVDR etc.) representing Supplier Quality in Audit Front rooms.
Be a technical custodian of Supplier Data Monitoring and Analysis. Analyze and prepare data for Supplier Monitoring Boards and monitor tools and dashboards for accuracy.
Review and Approve Product SCARs, Supplier Change Requests and Quality Agreements
Provide Guidance to International Agilent Sites on Local/Regional Supplier Quality execution and maintenance.
Provide guidance to R&D Project teams on Supplier Selection and onboarding.
Guide Purchasing department on Quality elements of Supplier Agreement negotiation with Suppliers
This is not a remote opportunity.
BS degree in Engineering, Pharma, Biomedical, Health Sciences or equivalent,
4+ years related experience in Supplier Quality and/or Product Quality or related field.
Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485:2016, IVDR, MDSAP regulations (experience in auditing suppliers to these standards)
Certified ISO13485:2016 Lead auditor credentials preferred or Completion of a 3rd party certification training for Lead Auditor.
Ability to travel to Suppliers/other Agilent Sites on an as needed basis (30%) – domestic and international.
Proficient with Windows, Word, Excel, Agile, and SAP
Ability to read and interpret detailed product specifications (reagents, diagnostic devices) and communicate technical information.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment and presentations to executive level management.
Leadership and Project Management skills
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least May 19, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $97,920.00 - $163,710.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: 25% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Quality/Regulatory
