Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Injection Moulding

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Injection Moulding

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Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. Convatec employs more than 10,000 colleagues and operates in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Injection Moulding identifies, leads and executes large scale complex and strategic projects and improvements with regards to Injection moulding. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer –Injection Moulding is the recognized subject matter expert in the management and auditing of injection molding and resin suppliers to Convatec.

The role is focused on being the Global Supplier Quality point of contact for projects and management of activities relating to injection molding for Convatec's Infusion Care business unit, driving forward improvement.

The job holder will demonstrate and support establishing the highest Quality standards and will embrace Convatec core mission, values, and priorities.

Your key duties and responsibilities:

• Provides leadership as subject matter expert in Injection Molding, Statistical Sampling, Quality Sampling, CTQ Characterization, Risk Management activities, mold maintenance and statistical process controls at supplier sites including mould maintenance.
  
• Lead and provide input into global quality standards and polices regarding supplier quality performance and supplier selection process, ensuring compliance to industry and regulatory standards.
  
• Conduct Supplier audits related to injection molding, mold or resin suppliers during the onboarding process and lifecycle of supplier relationships as per the Global Supplier Quality Schedule.
  
• Drives significant change requests through to closure for our CCR process.
  
• Works with R&D on improving CTQ requirements for the current product portfolio and NPD projects relating to injection molding.
  
• Support maintaining and develops a robust incoming inspection process related to injection molded parts.
  
• Collates and shares information/data through reports and follows up on identified improvement opportunities related to injection molding.
  
• Actively participates and/or drives Quality System improvements as required.
  
• Manages complex supplier manufacturing investigations relating to suppliers' issues through the SCAR and CAPA process.
  
• Demonstrates high commitment to quality and customer service based on customer needs.
  
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, senior stakeholders, and support groups worldwide to meet the demands of a changing business environment.
  
• Coaches, reviews, and appropriately delegates work with lower-level professionals.
  
• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge and principles in relation to injection molding medical devices in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP Parts 201 and 211, EU MDR.
  
• In collaboration with procurement and R&D, identify, manage, and develop injection molding, resin and mold suppliers according to established organization quality standards and policies.
  
• Represent Convatec as a subject matter expert for injection molding, resins and molds for Global Supplier Quality in general and during internal and external body audits.
  
• Support the maintenance of Convatec's Global Supplier Quality program, whilst driving opportunities for improvement.
  
• Leads, identifies, and establishes processes and measures for maintaining, and improving supplier performance metrics, policies, and procedures in administering quality relationships with suppliers.
  
• Actively resolves supplier-related issues associated with quality or poor performance to improve supplier performance metrics.
  
• Work autonomously in alignment with defined process and ways of working.
  
• Collaborates with the procurement and R&D teams to identify and certify new and/or alternative suppliers/manufacturers to mitigate supply risks or support new product launches.
  
• Use and promote the benefits of structured and standardized Lean / Six Sigma / KT methodology for process improvement and development.
  
• Leads and manages large-scale projects or processes relating to injection molding, resins and molds on behalf of Global Supplier Quality.
  
• Raise appropriate questions or concerns regarding regulatory compliance to appropriate authorities regarding Purchasing Control activities.
  
• Quality Subject Matter Expert support with R&D and to complete trials, Technical & Statistical studies such as MSA, VSM, and Gage R-R at suppliers, including introduction of new resins and injection molds.
  

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in injection moulding
  
• An end-to-end perspective in creating high quality molds.
  
• Experience in defining CTQ requirements and incoming inspection requirements.
  
• Experience using and reviewing 3D CAD system and technical drawings
  
• Preferably minimum 2 years of experience in the medical device industry
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Control
  
• Experience in internal and supplier related CAPA/ NC/ SCAR initiation.
  
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, and preferably ISO13485 and FDA medical requirements.
  
• Strong statistical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, FMEA and SPC
  
• Strong prioritization and coordination skills.
  
• Ability to work with electronic databases (i.e. Documentum, Trackwise, SAP).
  
• Advanced computer management skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio.
  
• Proactivity and flexibility to meet priorities and achieve deliverables
  
• Ability to operate autonomously, negotiate and partner with internal and external customers to enhance operational effectiveness.
  

Qualifications/Education:

• BS or higher degree qualified in Science or Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Technology.
  
• Quality Auditor or Lead Auditor certification in ISO9001 or ISO13485.
  
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt is preferable.
  

Travel Requirements:

• The position may involve travel up to 25% of the time to Convatec sites and supplier locations globally.
  

Working Conditions:

• Fixed-term contract for a duration of 2 years with remote work setting, presence at the local or global offices may be required based on in-country legal requirements and for specific meeting, projects, and events.
  

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we're pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you're ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level
  

Employment type

• Full-time
  

Job function

• Quality Assurance
  

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
  

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