Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Summary

Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Development.
• Design, implement, and improve supplier quality processes to ensure compliance with GEHC QMS, regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to identify and develop parts and suppliers, especially during NPI and supplier transfer programs.
• Lead activities like supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and performance monitoring, aiming for industry-best standards.
• Apply strong technical understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes to reduce Cost of Qualityincluding FOA/FOI, field failures, and factory defects.
• Develop deep expertise in specific manufacturing processes and apply it to execute strategies and policies.
• Typically an individual contributor role requiring strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Influence purchasing controls and process execution using sound judgment and standard practices.
• Use technical skills and analytical thinking to solve problems, often leveraging cross-functional insights.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, or BS degree with 5 years in Supplier Quality, or Associate degree with 10 years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.

Desired Characteristics Technical Tools:

• Proficient in Minitab, Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems like Oracle.

Quality & Process Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of PPAP/APQP and tools like FMEA, MSA, DOE, Process Validation, CAPA.

Manufacturing Expertise:

• Knowledge in one or more manufacturing processes such as Casting, Injection Molding, Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication.
• Skilled in reading engineering drawings and GD&T, and recommending cost-effective manufacturing methods.

Problem Solving:

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional and global teams to drive change.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies and in-depth understanding of site level products and related processes. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls, design verification and validation activities; production and process controls; Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints and risk management; & product quality improvement using tools such as six sigma, DFR, etc. Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate and implement a strategy to ensure compliance. Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Excellent oral communication and report, business correspondence and procedure-writing skills.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity. Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Locations - Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 560067

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