Supplier Project Engineer

Title:               Supplier Project Engineer
Location:        Acton, MA 01720
Duration:        7+ months with possible extension or conversion
Pay Rate:        $55 - $62/hr on W2

Experience within an FDA regulated industry
Minitab is strongly desired or JMP

Expected hours are 8:30 - 05pm


The Supplier Project Engineer is a key member of the Supplier Engineering group, which is part of ***s Supply Chain organization. *** manages a global supply chain and sources precision components and commodities from around the world for use in its devices. The Supplier Project Engineer works closely with peers and leaders in Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing to plan and implement new capital tooling and equipment at suppliers, carry out new product introductions, execute improvement projects, resolve business-critical technical issues, and investigate and lead corrective actions in response to quality issues across the supply base. An understanding of product performance with regards to measurement and tolerance as well as materials and material compatibilities. The ideal candidate has experience working with suppliers of custom precision components for use in medical devices and should have either strong mechanical/automation experience or strong process/data analysis experience. Six Sigma or Lean experience is a plus.
Have a strong quality background. The ability to prioritize day-to-day problems and occurrences. Experience with part / process risk mitigation. Candidates should enjoy the factory setting and be comfortable interfacing with and influencing supplier personnel ranging from shop floor operators to leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Lead, plan, manage and implement supplier capital qualifications from kick-off to implementation into production. Collaboration
• Generate or review supplier validation/qualification protocols and coordinate their execution and final reporting
Lead with teamwork and drive for results; able to work in a borderless organization and across multiple functions including, programs, engineering, purchasing and suppliers
• Lead teams responsible for the procurement and installation of manufacturing equipment at global suppliers
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
3 years of relevant experience
BS Engineering Degree (Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial) or related field

Preferred Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to manage Supply Chain projects concept to production, including the authoring and oversight of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for component manufacturing processes and secondary

Job Description Summary operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with one of SAS, JMP, or Minitab is strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Office Project software.
• Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification desirable.
• Regulated industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP practices desired
• Outstanding team player who seeks and values diverse input to hone ideas, but who has the experience to develop strong starting proposals
• Highly-motivated, self-starter