Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of processes and products from suppliers meet Beckman requirements. Working with Production and Suppliers to analyze/manage/understand issues and problem-solve to define corrective actions. Addressing supplier Non-Conformance and Change Notice. Reviewing and approving Component qualification reports.
Job description
This position reports to the Manager – Supplier Development and is part of the Quality Organization located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of problems involving the integration of suppliers’ products and services into Beckman’s manufacturing processes. Drive Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Actions with Suppliers
- Investigate and analyze technical issues relating to quality, tooling, and supplier manufacturing based on considerable prior experience
- Provide technical consultation to internal and external suppliers for the selection of manufacturing processes. Act as the Subject Matter Expert related to the assigned commodity(s)
- Review validation reports and/or first article submissions for new supplied components.
- Support Production with rapid communication and resolution of supplier-related issues
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related discipline
- 9+ years of relevant experience, primarily focused on the design, manufacturing, and quality of component parts OR Master’s degree in field with 7+ years exp. OR Doctoral degree in field with 4+ years exp.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum)
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – Up to 25%
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with techniques such as 5 why's, 8D, pareto analysis, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, and others.
- Self-starter with a sense of urgency to resolve issues and complete projects
- Works well with others and is able to coordinate efforts with own and other departments
- Ability to read and interpret design prints.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related discipline
- 9+ years of relevant experience, primarily focused on the design, manufacturing, and quality of component parts OR Master’s degree in field with 7+ years exp. OR Doctoral degree in field with 4+ years exp.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum)
- Ability to travel – Up to 25%
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.