Supplier Quality Engineer (80-100%), Medical Devices (Lyss, Switzerland)

Precipart SA

Precipart SA

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Key information

  • Publication date:

    28 March 2024
  • Workload:

    80 – 100%
  • Contract type:

    Unlimited employment
  • Language:

    English (Fluent), German (Fluent)

Precipart, located in Lyss, Switzerland, is searching for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Global Sourcing team and be a pivotal part of NPI for medical devices. Our micro-manufactured components, total geared solutions and complete instruments are helping to transform lives all over the world– from robotic arms that carry out intricate surgery, to pacemakers that improve the day-to-day lives of millions of patients. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to qualify new suppliers, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective mitigation strategies. You’ll also play a crucial role in monitoring supplier performance metrics, handling customer complaints, and driving corrective actions to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders. In this exciting role, you will collaborate closely with our team in New York, serving as the vital bridge connecting our operation in Switzerland with those in America.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs supplier quality related processes in compliance with Precipart standards and other applicable regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, EN9100 and ISO 9001)
  • Qualifies new suppliers in accordance with global procedures
  • Establishes and maintains supplier files/records
  • Performs supplier risk assessments and implements mitigation actions in alignment with PNY SQE
  • Assists with monitoring the incumbent supply base related to on-time delivery, quality performance, certification status, etc.
  • Handles customer complaints and ensures completion of supplier related nonconformances and corrective actions
  • Establishes and maintains supplier corrective action system records
  • Prepares and executes supplier quality audits (remote and on-site) in accordance with global procedures
  • Supports customer audits of Precipart’s suppliers
  • Identifies and implements appropriate corrective actions to resolve all concerns to the satisfaction of ISO/AS, company, and customer requirements
  • Develops, prepares, and approves validations of new products in alignment with Project Management and Operations. Ensures suppliers meet their deliverables on-time and within the required quality standards

 

 

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / EDUCATION

  • Technical education / apprenticeship as Mechanic, Mechanical Engineering design or another related field, further education at level TS/HF or similar
  • Minimum 3 years’ working experience working in supplier quality or related field in a regulated environment (preferably Medical Devices)
  • Knowledge of validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPAP)
  • Proficient in quality core tools such as FMEA, 8D, MSA
  • Ability to read technical drawings and understand tolerances, special characteristics, etc.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
  • Fluent in English and German (French desired)

 

 

ABOUT PRECIPART

Precipart engineers, designs, and manufactures high precision custom solutions for the world’s leading companies in the Medical, Aerospace and Industrial markets. We act as a partner across your entire manufacturing process by engineering precision gears, mechanical components, assemblies, and motion control solutions, as well as delivering end-to-end capabilities and more. With offices in Switzerland, the U.S. and U.K, we are here to help you “engineer possible”.

 

 

INTERESTED?

If interested in learning more about this position, please visit https://www.precipart.com/careers/ . To apply, please send your CV (resume) to .

Contact

  • Ulrike Christ
  • Precipart SA

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