Summary of Position:

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, who works under the direction of the Quality Manager, and in daily collaboration with and support of the site Quality Manager, will work well in a cross-functional team environment and will drive our supplier quality program efforts.  This position will work independently to implement right-sized processes withing TA Instruments and resolve Supplier Quality related issues in a timely manner and drive internal and external customer satisfaction.

Description:

This position is hands-on in a fast-paced environment which will interact with external suppliers and multiple internal functions (Engineering, Procurement, Site Quality, Manufacturing, and sister manufacturing sites) to resolve supplier quality issues.

Primary responsibilities will be to analyze the current state at the site, assess needs based off risk and value, and drive improved supplier quality processes.  This position will also be responsible for the measure of supplier performance, implementation of corrective actions when needed, and draft quality agreements with critical suppliers to define the requirements between the supplier and TA Instruments, a division of Waters Corporation.  The position is also responsible for performing quality audits on suppliers to ensure adherence to TA Instruments’ expectations. Supplier Quality Engineers act as liaison for quality issues between our production areas, and our RDE, sustaining and test engineering departments and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation of improved supplier quality management tools.
• Lead Supplier investigations to ensure root causes are determined and appropriate corrective actions are implemented to prevent repeat non-conformances. Ensure effectiveness checks are in place and robust.
• Ensure execution of the Supplier Product Qualification Process, where needed.
• Work as a driver to ensure suppliers meet timelines and requirements and not negatively impact TA Instruments’ production schedule and overall business needs.
• Execute effective Supplier Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations.
• Determine the adequacy of part acceptance activities and make necessary improvements.
• Review methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of supplier provided material.
• Confirmation of acceptance that inspection criteria are appropriate.
• Communicate effectively within the site project teams as well as Sr. Leadership through project reviews and status reports including preparing reports and supplier quality metrics.
• Conduct supplier audits to determine effectiveness of supplier process controls and effectiveness of their processes and systems (both qualification and ongoing maintenance audits).
• Assist in the qualification and disqualification of suppliers in coordination with the Procurement team, initiating improvement plans when necessary.
• Manage the PCN (Supplier Change Notification) process

Education:

• Qualified individual is preferred to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, etc.), Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Science, or technical field. Experience is a requirement.

 Experience: 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, or related field.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.