Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Overview::

Argon Medical Devices is a global manufacturer of specialty medical products, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Argon offers a broad line of medical devices for Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology and Oncology. Argon’s brand is recognized for best-in-class products that improve patient outcomes via percutaneous, image-guided procedures. Our values describe what we believe in and how we operate. These values are our moral compass which guide our decisions and define the deeply held beliefs and principles of our organizational culture. Argon Medical is a family of individuals united by a mission and culture which continue to grow stronger every day.

 

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Position Overview::

We are looking for a motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our quality team in Wheeling, IL. In this role, you will be managing our supplier relationships, performance, and assist with investigations until resolved. You will work to improve the site’s incoming inspection capabilities including inspection methods, sampling plans, and approved supplier/materials list. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts within the quality, manufacturing, engineering and procurement departments to improve product quality and schedule adherence.

What you will do::

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing the supplier relationships and overseeing the sites incoming inspection processes. The key responsibilities are outlined below:

 

Supplier Management:

 

• Issue/resolve nonconforming products through the SCAR/NCR process with suppliers.
• Provide supplier scorecards based on performance categories.
• Work with suppliers on their changes through the supplier notification process (SNC) and be the representative for the Wheeling location.
• Onboarding new suppliers and/or materials with cross functional collaboration.

 

Incoming Inspection:

 

• Improve incoming inspection process by refining process flow, utilizing existing equipment, and/or purchasing new equipment.
• Manage Dock-To-Stock (DTS) program based on supplier performance.
• Manage incoming AQL switching rules program.

 

 

Skills for Success::

• BS Degree required.
• 2+ years experience as a Quality Engineer required.
• Previous experience in an FDA/ISO regulated industry required.
  • ISO 13485 Medical Device industry experience preferred.
• CQU and CQA preferred.

 

 

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location and budget)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K + employer match