This is a full time direct hire position with Draeger Medical for their Telford PA office (an hour north of Philly). It is a new position. There was a seasoned individual contributor that retired at the beginning of 24 that they decided to fill with a hands on manager. The person will work closely with a variety of supplier vendors firms that supply components for the Draeger product line (this group develops neonatal monitoring systems). They will also manage two supplier quality engineers. Figure hands on to be around 60%/managing around 40%.

The person needs to be local or move themselves local if not already there. Must be US Citizen or GC holder, no sponsorship available. They prefer someone that is from medical device BUT are open to someone coming from another regulated industry like defense, automotive, aerospace, etc. Prior leadership experience is ideal but they do not need to be a manager today. Maybe they have lead some projects or have taken initiative to solve problems, that is a better fit for them for this role than someone who is already a manager.

Compensation is $140-150k range for base (no higher than $150) along with a 12% target for annual bonus. Interview process is one Teams call with the hiring director, then an onsite with a panel of 5 or 6 people.

In this role you will:

Manage supplier quality activities, develop, and establish supplier related quality processes, monitor process performance and monitor/report on supplier KPI's. Lead supplier quality engineering activities for the site, across all commodities.

• Oversee and lead supplier quality assurance activities for the US site including processes that support First Article Inspection, Supplier monitoring & prioritization, auditing, Supplier corrective action and Supplier quality improvement. Assume direct responsibility for some of the key suppliers for the site and support tasks using the processes above.
• Manage tasks and performance of employees; set and track objectives, assess performance on a regular basis, provide motivation and create effective development and training plans.
• Develop and communicate expectations for quality performance, continuous improvement, quality systems, process controls infrastructure for high leverage/critical sustaining parts and new products sourced to suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Measure and communicate supplier performance on key metrics and the corresponding continuous improvement plans.
• Perform and coordinate supplier surveys, quality system and process control audits to applicable ISO standards. Support internal and external audits as they relate to Purchasing/SQA processes
• Participate as an active member in the New Product development process, supplier evaluation team and the sourcing core extended team. Ensure quality and regulatory requirements are implemented at key suppliers through FAI process, auditing and contracting (QAA).
• Monitor and drive supplier corrective action process and continuous improvement activities that directly impact supplier performance
• Willingness and flexibility for business travel both domestically and abroad, when required.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

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