Summary

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.

Job description

What you'll do

You'll be collaborating with Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, and Sourcing teams on all activities required to effectively manage supplier quality requirements, supplier onboarding, and supplier development.
Primary areas of focus will be supplier qualification, part/process qualification, supplier auditing, issue resolution and improving supplier quality performance through continuous improvement activities and quality plan implementation.
Ensure supplier compliance to QMS and regulatory requirements through supplier monitoring process.
Collaborate with Suppliers and internal Stakeholders to drive Quality improvements that minimize the Costs of Quality and support implementation of Supplier/Engineering changes, New Product Introductions and Transfers.
Develop and execute Corrective and Preventive Action plans with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues.

Who you are

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or technical field with experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance.
A quality professional with a minimum of 3 years of quality related work experience, that includes direct experience in quality and supplier quality management, preferably in life sciences, biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
Qualified Auditor with experience of performing both onsite and remote/virtual audits
Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies, and site level products/processes; six sigma or Lean experience preferred
The desire and ability to travel up to 30%

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field
Minimum 3 years of quality related work experience
Direct experience in quality and supplier quality management
Qualified Auditor with onsite and remote/virtual audit experience
Knowledge of Quality Management System tools
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to travel up to 30%

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.