Quality Lead

JOB TITLE: Quality Lead - Supplier Quality Engineer DEPARTMENT: Quality Department REPORTING TO: Head of Quality DIRECT REPORTS: Yes About Sanmina Fermoy Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy's core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few. OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: Lead the Supplier Quality function i.e. Incoming Inspection/ Sampling/ Dock to stock Supplier 'in-process' performance MRB/ RTV Supplier Selection and Approval. Supplier Management. Ensure the quality and integrity of incoming material from all our suppliers in order to maximize yields and minimize production fails and scrap. Ensure the quality and integrity of product (PCBA's / sub assemblies) that fall under the remit of Quality Inspector function meet the required IPC 610 standard and or any relevant Customer specifications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supplier Appraisal, Selection, Approval and Management. Strategic management of key suppliers and sub-contractors. Supplier auditing, rating, development and improvement. Create, analyse, report and improve Supplier Quality Metrics. Review and approve AVL change requests. Driving Supplier Corrective and Preventative action Improvements. Manage the Incoming & outgoing Quality Inspection areas and functions. Maximise quality of incoming materials whilst minimizing dependence on Incoming Inspection through use of appropriate sampling techniques First Article assessments of Material/ Component/ Sub-Assemblies for New Product Introduction. MRB analysis and follow up. Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. MEASUREMENTS: Supplier Scorecards and Audits. Supplier Corrective Actions and their timely closure. Material related Yield and Scrap. Material related overall line yields and efficiencies. Outgoing Quality inspection results and or Customer feedback on shipped product. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS Qualifications and Experience: Minimum NFQ Level 7 Degree/ Diploma in a Science or Engineering Field. 2/3 years minimum experience in a similar 'supplier quality engineering' role in the electronic manufacturing industry. Experience/ Training in Supplier Auditing. Sound understanding and effective utilization of problem solving techniques. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Flexibility to travel. Experience in working within a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment. Experience in medium to high volume electronic production. Experience in New Product Introduction Processes. Certified internal Quality Auditor. Analytical thinking and structured problem solving. Core Competencies: Good communication and influencing skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Commitment to compliance and continuous improvement. #Sanmina To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.