Supplier Quality Engineer

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  Job facts

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SQE is responsible for the execution of the Ventana Material Quality System (VMQS) and the Ventana Part Approval Process (VPAP). He/She will manage supplier interactions, work with New Product Development core teams, and ensure appropriate supplier compliance to Ventana quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Monitor and drive corrective action and continuous improvement activities that directly impact performance for assigned suppliers.

- Implement Ventana Part Approval Process (VPAP) on critical Parts and Reagents - Measure supplier performance on key metrics and drive suppliers to achieve desired quality level

- Perform Supplier Audits and follow-up on corrective actions.

- Provide daily support to the manufacturing floor by acting as a liaison between internal customers and outside suppliers assuring prompt and accurate communication exchanges.

- Willingness and flexibility for business travel both domestically and abroad, when required.

- Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Training/Education: Bachelors of Science in Engineering or other related technical field. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in supplier quality engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving, teaming and communication/interpersonal skills (Six Sigma Black Belt, or Certified Quality engineer Preferred). 9/23/2008

- Computer competency in Word, Excel, Power Point and databases.

- Practical experience in metrology, test, inspection and analysis techniques.

- Understanding of Quality Systems and process controls and continuous improvement methods (QSRs, ISO9000 or QS9000).

- Primary/Secondary party compliance auditing experience.

- Works independently. - Ability to multi-task and methodically manage projects.

- Ability to travel 25% of time.

- In depth understanding of metrology equipment.

- Statistical Process Control techniques.

- Lean background.

- Ability to read Engineering drawings.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Root cause analysis.

- Self-Motivated.

- Willing to travel as necessary.

·  Who we are

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.