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As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will coordinate ongoing supplier monitoring activities in BD Enniscorthy. Lead Supplier Qualification and Supplier Component Qualification activities. Identify and escalate potential issues to management, while playing a key role in the resolution.

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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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Our vision for Peripheral Intervention at BD

Our Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit offers a comprehensive range of medical products, devices and services for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous disease, cancer detection, and end-stage renal disease and maintenance.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Management of supplier changes from receipt to assessment, validation and approval.

• Identify potential supplier risks to avoid any disruption to supply chain and report to senior management on all activities/actions taken.

• Assess the supplier management process effectiveness through internal audit and performance review.

• Monitor and measure supplier product and process quality.

• Identify process improvement opportunities using analytical framework.

• Apply creative problem solving approach using statistical tools and techniques.

• Develop and maintain effective metrics’ for key activities.

• Perform risk management activities in a cross-functional environment.

• Ensure that documentation and work practices comply with ISO and regulatory requirements.

• Recommend corrections and improvements based on engineering studies/process/component validation and implement change.

Other task and duties may include:

• Perform Internal and external auditing, including travel where essential.

• Manage supplier audits, SCARs and improvement projects.

• Perform Internal and external auditing, including travel where essential.

• Lead/participate in continuous improvement/CAPA team activities.

• Ensure regulatory compliance in area of responsibility to cGMP’s, with the ability to train others.

• Develop, maintain and improve the quality management system.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree, Engineering Degree, or degree in a technical field is a minimum requirement.

• 4+ years work experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

• Working knowledge of: Change control, Non-conformance, CAPA & statistical software (Minitab).

• Working knowledge of risk management documentation e.g. pfmea.

• Experience in the execution of all stages of equipment and process validation.

• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and its applicability to the manufacturing environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and work under own initiative to targets and deadlines.

• Problem solving ability with excellent organisational skills.

• Dedication to excellence, flexibility, attention to detail and adaptability to change.

The below skillset is not essential however an advantage:

• Experience in auditing (internal and / or supplier) & certification in lead auditing against iso 13485:2016.

• Working knowledge of DMAIC process or other similar problem-solving techniques

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Primary Work Location

IRL Wexford - Enniscorthy

Additional Locations

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.