Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Outset Medical

Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in quality, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 5+ years of supplier quality or working with supplier qualification projects
  • Experience in a medical device or other regulated industry
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Comprehension of medical device regulations and standards such as 21 CFR 820, GMP, EN ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
  • Able to read and understand technical data (drawings, GD&T, etc.)
  • Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Applies rigorous methodology to complex problems

Responsibilities

  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal teams
  • Conduct comprehensive audits and capability assessments of supplier facilities, processes, and quality systems
  • Analyzing supplier performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Follow up corrective actions, ensuring the implementation of corrective actions in response to quality issues, while also assessing the adequacy of root cause analysis tools employed to address reported issues
  • Support or execute change orders for process improvements and determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing suppliers
  • Analyzes and conducts failure analysis on non-conforming products
  • Review and participate in the component qualifications (PPAP), MSA, and supplier control plans
  • Manage qualifications of changes, oversee the qualification process for changes initiated by suppliers and the company, and coordinate associated change control activities to ensure seamless integration and compliance with quality standards
  • Develops and prepares monthly suppliers quality trend analysis (Scorecards)
  • Lead the supplier qualification and maintenance process, including audits, new supplier introduction
  • Maintain good communication and interpersonal skills, such as supplier relationships, internal collaboration, stakeholder management, problem solving, influencing, negotiation, and customer satisfaction
  • Oversee supplier performance and provide regular reports to management to ensure transparency and accountability
  • Contribute to the refinement of supplier control plans to drive ongoing quality improvement

Skills

Supplier Quality
Continuous Improvement
Supplier Performance Management
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Regulatory Compliance
Quality Control Plans
Supplier Collaboration

Outset Medical

Dialysis treatment solutions and training programs

About Outset Medical

Outset Medical focuses on improving dialysis treatment in the healthcare sector. Their main product, Tablo, is a system that simplifies the dialysis process by integrating with electronic medical record (EMR) platforms, allowing for better management of patient data with real-time updates and alerts. This helps streamline workflows from charting to billing. In addition to Tablo, Outset Medical provides educational programs and hands-on training for dialysis professionals, including a Vascular Access Program that enhances staff skills in cannulation and vascular access management. They also offer a Bridge Program to assist facilities transitioning to in-house dialysis services by providing experienced dialysis nurses for training and support. Outset Medical aims to enhance the quality of care for dialysis patients across various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$542.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision
Life Insurance/AD&D
FSA & HSA
401k
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Company events

Risks

Multiple class action lawsuits could lead to financial and reputational damage for Outset.
The shipment pause of TabloCart with Prefiltration may have disrupted supply chains.
Reliance on partnerships, like with U.S. Renal Care, poses risks if expectations aren't met.

Differentiation

Outset Medical's Tablo system integrates with EMR platforms for streamlined dialysis workflows.
The company offers a Vascular Access Program to enhance staff expertise in cannulation.
Outset Medical provides a Bridge Program for facilities transitioning to in-house dialysis services.

Upsides

Increased adoption of home dialysis solutions aligns with Outset's partnership with U.S. Renal Care.
The demand for portable dialysis machines supports the market potential for Outset's Tablo system.
Outset's FIPS 140-3 validation enhances cybersecurity, aligning with new medical device standards.

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