Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Siemens Healthineers
Palo Alto, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

What You Will Do

Manage assigned suppliers to ensure alignment with quality and operational requirements across QII, Manufacturing, Installation, and Field Service. Identify and mitigate supplier quality risks, manage Qnotes and MRB processes, and minimize scrap, disruption, and field impact.

Why It Might Be a Fit

8+ years of technical leadership experience in Supply Chain engineering, design engineering and/or Supplier Quality Engineering. Experience in healthcare and medical technology sector and strong understanding of ISO13485 and ISO9001.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical, fields OR equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of technical leadership experience in Supply Chain engineering, design engineering and/or Supplier Quality Engineering.
  • Experience in healthcare and medical technology sector and strong understanding of ISO13485 and ISO9001
  • Ability to lead projects consisting of cross-functional teams, and manage complex problem solving projects with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in understanding supplier manufacturing process, engineering requirements, and design solutions in a regulated industry.
  • Understanding of supplier controls necessary to ensure design specs are met and adhered to
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, statistical process control, Six Sigma, and design for manufacturability practices.
  • Strong track record of problem solving and driving process improvements
  • Passion for Travel and Onsite Supplier Engagement. Willingness to travel This role will require travel to supplier locations both domestically and internationally, minimum of 30-40%, potentially on short notice.
  • Proven strong communicator with internal and external partners
  • Familiarity with eQMS including: quality management systems, quality management software and ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • life insurance
  • long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • paid parking/public transportation
  • paid time off
  • paid sick and safe time
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