Manager, Supplier Quality Assurance Devices
Zeiss
- Dublin, CA
- $100,200-125,200 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accountable to advise all quality aspects regarding Supplier Quality Assurance to ensure safety, effectiveness, reliability and quality capability of purchased material from suppliers
- Set team goals and performance metrics, ensuring that objectives are met and team members are motivated to excel in their roles.
- Responsible for the implementation, execution and improvement of the incoming goods inspections incl. first Article inspections and the team of incoming inspectors, providing guidance, support, and fostering a positive work environment
- Responsible for the Supplier Non-Conforming-Product Process (Purchased materials) and for analyzing supplier performance indicators in order to improve the supplier quality
- Conduct supplier and contract manufacturing audits to ensure conformance with the quality management system, procedures, and contracts
- Negotiations and closure of quality assurance contracts with suppliers
- Collaborate effectively with relevant internal departments such as purchasing, production, Quality and R&D to increase quality of purchased products
- Responsible for representing supplier quality processes in internal and third party audits
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the supplier quality assurance function
- Stay up to date on laws and standards, new directives, etc. and adapt the supplier's quality assurance processes accordingly.
- Provide leadership during investigations of major quality/delivery problems.
- Organize potential problem solutions and lead cross-functional problem resolution efforts
- Maintain constant contact with the global Supplier Quality teams to achieve continuous development.
- Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed within this section. Ordering of essential functions does not necessarily reflect importance of item.
- Bachelor or Master of Science/ Engineering or comparable, required
- Minimum 8 years work experience in quality assurance or related roles in quality
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing external, internal and supplier audits
- Strong oral, spoken and written communication skills in English (German or other language skills are an advantage)
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to effectively manage cross-functionally (internal/external teams) and understands cross-functional tensions
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and implement data-driven decisions
- Certifications of ISO-9001 and ISO-13485 Lead auditor is preferred
- Expert in interpretation of technical drawing (GD&T) and AQL sampling plan table
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Several years of experience in the application of methods and tools in quality management (such as SIX SIGMA, FMEA, 8D, CAPA, SPC, etc.)