Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Systems and Innovation at Danaher Corporation

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical field with 9+ years experience or Master’s degree in field with 7+ years experience or comparable
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, advanced quality planning, or quality systems engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and related quality tools within regulated manufacturing environments
  • Experience working with or implementing digital tools, AI platforms, or automated quality systems is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable quality systems by developing and deploying supplier quality processes, digital tools, and intelligent workflows that incorporate best practices in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and validation to drive global standardization and process efficiency
  • Enable data-driven decision-making by building dashboards, automation, and real-time analytics to enhance visibility, support proactive quality planning, and drive continuous improvement across the global supply base
  • Provide strategic guidance and SME support by acting as a subject matter expert to global and site-level SQE teams, offering leadership on supplier quality planning, digital integration, and advanced quality tool utilization
  • Lead cross-functional and transformational initiatives by driving projects focused on supplier readiness, onboarding, and long-term capability development, emphasizing scalability, lean principles, and digital transformation, utilizing DBS tools and kaizen methodologies to identify and implement opportunities for innovation, process simplification, and global standardization
  • Collaborate and cultivate partnerships for performance improvement by working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to embed smart quality systems throughout the product lifecycle and deliver sustained improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and compliance

Skills

Supplier Quality
PPAP
APQP
Automation
Quality Processes
Supply Chain
Continuous Improvement
Danaher Business System

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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