Supplier Quality Engineer (San Jose, CA Bay Area)
FictivFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field is required. A minimum of 8 years of experience in a regulated environment (GMP is a plus) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, OTC Drug, Cosmetic, Food and Dietary Supplements, Automotive, or Aerospace industries is necessary. Three years of experience in at least two of the following functional areas: Operations, Quality, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain Management is also required. Experience in data management, collection, analysis, technical writing, driving continuous improvement, business and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, TrackWise), and working in a matrix organization is essential. Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Yellow Belt certification is a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are needed.
The Supplier Management Engineer will contribute to global performance management by traveling up to 50% to visit suppliers to resolve manufacturing, quality, and technical issues and prevent future problems. This role involves providing supplier investigation ownership and applying enhanced problem-solving skills (Six Sigma) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Responsibilities include providing efficient and effective solutions and CAPA management for supplier issues, leading technical aspects for suppliers to optimize materials and services, and communicating supplier issues to the Leadership Team. The engineer will participate in business and relationship review meetings with suppliers and serve as a primary point of contact for Thermo Fisher manufacturing sites and suppliers. This position influences internal partners, works across functional boundaries to identify business needs, establish standard processes, ensure alignment, and mitigate risk, ensuring a data-driven Global Supplier Management program focused on identifying and mitigating risk across the direct material supply chain.
Provides life sciences products and services
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.