Comrise
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$65.00/hr - $72.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Comrise Responsibilities
Primarily responsible: Site-Focused Tactical Supplier Responsibility — Manage tactical supplier responsibilities at the site level, ensuring supplier performance aligns with immediate operational and quality requirements in QII, Manufacturing, and Field Service. Immediate Quality Assurance and Operational Support — Ensure immediate quality requirements are met by identifying and mitigating supply quality risks, addressing Qnotes, and focusing on MRB processes to reduce scrap and minimize operational disruptions. Key Activities in Supplier Management — Lead small-scale improvement projects with suppliers; manage day-to-day supplier communication and relationships; support supplier evaluations and drive compliance to quality standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration — Foster collaboration with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Procurement, installation and service, SQMs, and other Subject Matter Experts to ensure operational efficiency and problem resolution. Supplier Performance Monitoring and Improvement — Use tools like the PQ/SQ Dashboard to track supplier performance metrics, such as Qnotes turnaround, and implement targeted actions to achieve measurable improvements in supplier quality. Communication of Escalated or Emerging Issues — Keep Management and Operational Teams informed of any escalated or emerging supply chain and operational risks; work with the service team to review field data, ensure parts are returned and analyzed by the supplier (where appropriate) to define root causes and corrective actions; provide regular, clear, and evidence-based updates using approved templates; ensure consistent communication of status updates and resource needs. Reduce Supplier Quality Issues Impacting Manufacturing, Installation and Service — Act as Varian Subject Matter Expert on assigned suppliers processes; minimize supplier quality problems affecting manufacturing, installation and service, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, ensure timely SCAR closure, and support Supplier Development Plans. Lead QATS Implementation with Targeted Suppliers — Drive part acceptance through QATS criteria and data review, engage with suppliers on Varian QATS tools and KPIs, improve QII efficiency by shifting supplier materials from inspection to data review, identify high-risk suppliers for reviews and risk management, and collaborate with suppliers to meet design specifications and quality standards. Reduce Warranty and Non-Conformance Costs — Drive initiatives to lower overall quality costs; analyze warranty and non-conformance expenses, determine root causes, and implement targeted action plans. Core Competencies
Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration Build strong partnerships with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Service, and Procurement teams (Strategic and Operational) Engage in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes with PLM and SCM for assigned parts and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and timely disposition of supplier feedback in the NPI phase Maintain onsite presence to strengthen relationships with cross-functional team members Partner with internal customers to address supplier quality issues promptly; participate in daily AVM meetings as appropriate; ensure timely resolution of non-conformities, MRB support, Qnotes dispositions, and NPI deliverables Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to material specifications and quality requirements Support QII with First Article Inspections and development of Inspection Plans Work with Engineering and Suppliers to define clear specifications, CTX attributes, and material acceptance criteria using proactive quality planning focused on manufacturability and reliability Partner with R&D, Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to engage suppliers early in the NPI process and provide DFM feedback Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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$65.00/hr - $72.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Comrise Responsibilities
Primarily responsible: Site-Focused Tactical Supplier Responsibility — Manage tactical supplier responsibilities at the site level, ensuring supplier performance aligns with immediate operational and quality requirements in QII, Manufacturing, and Field Service. Immediate Quality Assurance and Operational Support — Ensure immediate quality requirements are met by identifying and mitigating supply quality risks, addressing Qnotes, and focusing on MRB processes to reduce scrap and minimize operational disruptions. Key Activities in Supplier Management — Lead small-scale improvement projects with suppliers; manage day-to-day supplier communication and relationships; support supplier evaluations and drive compliance to quality standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration — Foster collaboration with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Procurement, installation and service, SQMs, and other Subject Matter Experts to ensure operational efficiency and problem resolution. Supplier Performance Monitoring and Improvement — Use tools like the PQ/SQ Dashboard to track supplier performance metrics, such as Qnotes turnaround, and implement targeted actions to achieve measurable improvements in supplier quality. Communication of Escalated or Emerging Issues — Keep Management and Operational Teams informed of any escalated or emerging supply chain and operational risks; work with the service team to review field data, ensure parts are returned and analyzed by the supplier (where appropriate) to define root causes and corrective actions; provide regular, clear, and evidence-based updates using approved templates; ensure consistent communication of status updates and resource needs. Reduce Supplier Quality Issues Impacting Manufacturing, Installation and Service — Act as Varian Subject Matter Expert on assigned suppliers processes; minimize supplier quality problems affecting manufacturing, installation and service, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, ensure timely SCAR closure, and support Supplier Development Plans. Lead QATS Implementation with Targeted Suppliers — Drive part acceptance through QATS criteria and data review, engage with suppliers on Varian QATS tools and KPIs, improve QII efficiency by shifting supplier materials from inspection to data review, identify high-risk suppliers for reviews and risk management, and collaborate with suppliers to meet design specifications and quality standards. Reduce Warranty and Non-Conformance Costs — Drive initiatives to lower overall quality costs; analyze warranty and non-conformance expenses, determine root causes, and implement targeted action plans. Core Competencies
Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration Build strong partnerships with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Service, and Procurement teams (Strategic and Operational) Engage in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes with PLM and SCM for assigned parts and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and timely disposition of supplier feedback in the NPI phase Maintain onsite presence to strengthen relationships with cross-functional team members Partner with internal customers to address supplier quality issues promptly; participate in daily AVM meetings as appropriate; ensure timely resolution of non-conformities, MRB support, Qnotes dispositions, and NPI deliverables Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to material specifications and quality requirements Support QII with First Article Inspections and development of Inspection Plans Work with Engineering and Suppliers to define clear specifications, CTX attributes, and material acceptance criteria using proactive quality planning focused on manufacturability and reliability Partner with R&D, Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to engage suppliers early in the NPI process and provide DFM feedback Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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