Reporting into the Supplier Quality organization, this position supports all efforts in developing and management for all Durham, NC facility. Primary responsibility for this position includes ensuring suppliers are compliant with BD standards and applicable US & global regulatory requirements as well as ensuring supplier has capacity and capability to meet BD demand. This position is accountable to provide leadership, development and coaching to suppliers as well as internal Supplier Quality Engineers. This position partners with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance to product, customer, and regulatory expectations. Key areas of focus within supplier management are leading supplier & process qualifications, leading issue/defect resolution, managing performance monitoring/reporting, compliance to appropriate standards, and streamlining/developing processes. Key areas of support provided to team members include management of non-conformances, risk management/ communication, defect resolution, process capability/process improvement, and quality assurance general support. Adheres to environmental policy, procedures, and supports department environmental objective.
Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Responsibilities
Drives supplier qualification/approval process by assessing supplier QMS as well as manufacturing and technology capabilities through onsite and virtual audit activities
Supports design, development, and manufacturing operations toward resolution of supplier quality problems as well as the implementation of corrections and corrective actions
Works with suppliers to establish and maintain robust/rigorous measurement methodologies
Partners with suppliers to establish and maintain controlled manufacturing processes
Ability to collaborate externally with suppliers as well as internally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and Engineering.
Performs root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues (SCARs)
Performs supplier validation activities using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Performs supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities
Supports the reporting of supplier quality trends, performance, and other information to leadership
Travel up to 25% may be required
Support and subsequently implements assigned Quality Plans
Supports and if needed owns Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) projects and implements relative action items
Performs techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Partners with suppliers to establish and maintain controlled manufacturing processes
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supports audit, Internal and External
Partners with suppliers to establish and maintain controlled on Supplier imposed changes
Minimum Requirement:
Degree level qualification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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