Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Requisition ID: 6522

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .

SUMMARY

This position provides global support for Supplier Quality Management processes and activities. The primary purpose of this position is to implement, coordinate, support, and monitor activities related to the Global Supplier Quality Management (SQM) activities across Avanos. This position is responsible for the supplier activities related to their assigned business franchises. This position may also train R&D, Technical Quality, Operations, and other functions on the established processes and any enhancements as needed and perform other additional duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Quality Processes and Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, R&D/Operations, Technical Quality, and Product Supply teams to address quality issues at contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
• Support the Global Supplier Review Board, including providing metrics for
• supplier assessments
• Actively engage with suppliers in the event of a SCAR or upcoming external audits
• Collaborate with the internal Avanos Quality Auditing team to ensure scheduling and support from suppliers for compliance audits.
• Execute supplier audits as needed in accordance with approved schedules
• Support documentation of supplier significant changes through change request, QNC, or CAPA process
• Contribute to the supplier qualification vetting process and perform supplier evaluations to ensure appropriate suppliers are being selected for the company to go into business with
• Continuously improve existing Supplier Quality Management Process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

B.S. in Engineering, Science, or another relevant field

At least 5 years of collective experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or other highly regulated industries.

Strong project management skills.

Problem-solving techniques.

Proficient data analysis

Proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)

High sense of accountability

Strong understanding of risk management (FMEAs, Hazards Analyses, Patient Risk,

Regulatory Risk, and Business Risk)

Supplier Quality Experience in the Medical Device space

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Quality Systems (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDR 2017/745,(CMDR)
• Strong understanding of risk management FMEAs, Hazards Analyses, Patient Risk, Regulatory Risk, and Business Risk
• Experience performing internal or supplier audits

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

• benefits on day 1
• free onsite gym
• onsite cafeteria
• HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
• uncapped sales commissions