*_job summary_*
the seniorsupplierqualityengineer (sr. Sqe) provides overall quality assurance leadership in the management of direct, indirect suppliers and/or external manufacturers engaged in the production of johnson and johnson products.
the sr.
sqe will be responsible for externalsuppliers of direct and indirect materials, finished goods and services for the css franchise.
he/she leads thedeployment of the supplierqualitymanagement(sqm) strategies and associated standards, policies, procedures, programs, systems, processes, and initiatives for suppliers of the csssupply chain.this individual will leveragetalents and coordinateteams (sqes and others), collaboratewith strategic sourcing/procurement, r&d, engineering/technical operations, quality, operations, business partners/stakeholders, and external suppliers to implement solutions and improve suppliers' quality and overall service and performance.
in this role, the individual supports the execution of plans/strategies, and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures to ensure robust supplier/purchasing controls with regards to the determination, selection, qualification, monitoring, and disengagement of suppliers.
she/he proactively identifies, develops, and leads the investigation and resolution of supplier-related challenges, and implements appropriate quality engineering methodologies, statistical techniques, process capability analyses/improvements, doe/process optimization, and other technical or process excellence (pex) tools in support of supplier-related changes, risk management, product/process transfers, innovations, and continuous process enhancements to improve supplier reliability, minimize risks, and ensure sustainable sources ofmaterial supply capable of meeting or exceeding quality, compliance, and business requirements.
*_duties & responsibilities_*
provide timely business support for the assigned css supplierqualitymanagement(sqm) function globally.
lead, develop, and implement supplier/purchasing controls and associated activities including approved supplier list management
- participate in and/orsupport theidentification, selection, qualification, monitoring, and disengagement of suppliers for supplierqualitymanagement.
may lead this process under the guidance of supplierqualitymanager and/or management representative.
collaborate with suppliers and business partners to ensure robust materials, products, processes, and systems.
partner with procurement, r&d, engineering/technical operations, quality, operations, and suppliers in the timely investigation, resolution/prevention of supplier-related issues to minimize/prevent business disruptions.
monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, identify areas of opportunity, communicate supplier risks, and drive the resolution of supplier quality issues and risk control processes.
implement supplier change management process including change notification, dissemination of information, impact assessment, approval of changes, and supports material/supplier qualifications.
own, drive, and lead the assigned supplierqualityrelated projects, activities, initiatives with limited supervision.
utilize project management methodologies to plan, organize, connect, shape, lead, and deliver results for sqm projects.
utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to develop and optimize supplier performance working in conjunction with the worldwide supplierqualitymanagement team.
analyze quality data and identify trends impacting risk benefits requirements of product and quality systems for external suppliers.
actively participates in discussions to drive resolution.
collaborate with operations and franchise operations development on process/product improvement projects.
prepare supplier quality agreements and drives discussion with supplier while consulting supplierqualitymanagerand/or management representative.
own and lead the supplierqualityrelationship management (sqrm) process for the assigned suppliers (e.g. Lead periodic sqrm meetings including supplier quality performance reviews, supplier investigation follow-ups, investigation responsiveness/cycle time, targeted improvement plans (tip), closed loop corrective actions, nc reductions, supplier quality metrics, etc.
).
understand or anticipate the customer's needs and adds value by providing specific metric information tailored to the particular business environment.
take actions to identify internal customer requirements and translate customer requirements into potential proactive improvements to components or supplier quality systems.
proactively pursue clarification to confirm understanding of internal customer needs and requirements.
follow up on commitments and keeps customer, management and appropriate parties apprised.
respond proactively to changing regulatory and business needs.
lead component qualification change projects in collaboration with key business partners and the supplier's applicab