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Responsible for achieving a state of high-quality performance at our Supplier partners through the application and practice of Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP during the industrialization of Philips products/parts within the New Product Introduction NPI process through process Validation, review critical characteristics of part specification and DFMAT. Supports Technical Capability Assessments as part of Supplier Selection.
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Lead and Supports the Approved Supplier List and pursuing continuous quality improvement through the application of Quality Engineering practices on Philips products/parts/services procured from suppliers throughout the product lifecycle including sustaining change management
In this role, you have the opportunity to
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Improve design and supplier processes, wherever possible in order to build robust supply chain
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Define remediation program scope for NPI and existing production parts. Evaluate implementation priority by assessing complaints, special processes other key design parameters
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Define project plan for all parts per supplier based on risks assessment and identified priority
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Assess design impact by reviewing SRPQP and accordingly work on design development activities (CTQ/CTS, DMR VV) jointly with RD, DQA and PIE teams
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Complete IQ-OQ-PQ processes validation as per ISO13485, FDA21CFR guidelines through supplier on site assessment and qualification
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Complete APQP activities including PSW, Statistical process controls, line readiness etc
Job Description
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Lead technical capability assessment, technology reviews and sourcing board files.
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Lead LRP and APQP Level 4, Process Validation. Drive APQP plan development, execution, monitoring and control
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Strong Understanding in Cp, Cpk and MSA.
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Deeper understanding of design within individual technical field- Plastics, PCBA, etc to drive DFMAT at suppliers.
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Lead and challenge Critical to Quality characteristics flow down to Suppliers and communicate feedback to RD.
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Lead Analysis of defects for deciding if supplier caused and then notified for NCRs and IIA.
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Lead problem solving for SQNs, SCAR and Quality Improvement plan.
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Lead, own SICRs at site levels, and manage SICRs priorities with stakeholders.
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SME, can be a trainer. Able to demonstrate and solve complex problems using problem solving tools. Strong control over DFMEA to PFMEA linkage and process controls.
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Lead Supplier improvement and communicate the challenges and resolutions to stakeholders.
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Lead factory support per site for supplier related issues.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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Supplier Product Quality targets met at launch NPI (PDLM)/MLD projects.
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Meet the requirement for Process Validation and PSW Deliverables on time to target milestones.
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Execute SICRs in timely manner to avoid any operational line down.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Stakeholder Management
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Effective Communication
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Collaboration/Teamwork
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Conflict resolution and negotiation
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Hands on Design and technical experience.
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Project Management
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Process Validation and Verification
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ISO 13485/9001 and FDA requirement
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Problem Solving skills through 6 sigma/Leon/Other strategic approach.
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Knowledge of Statistical methods and analysis. Experience with Quality tools (MSA, Process Capability and SPC).
You are a part of
In this role, you will be part of the Supplier Quality team and will be responsible for achieving a state of high quality performance at our supplier partners through the application and practice of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in NPI and throughout the product lifecycle including sustaining change management. You will have the opportunity to work with a global supplier base, drive supplier quality improvement and optimization on diverse set of geographies
Education Training
Experience Background
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Minimum of 6-8 years of related engineering experience (medical device industry preferred).
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Wide-ranging experience within an engineering function.
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Well versed in Quality Engineering and Continuous Improvement techniques.
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Direct working relationships with suppliers
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Participated in several NPIs from start to finish.
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Direct shop-floor production engineering sustaining experience
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Manufacturing processes expertise on special processes
In return, we offer you
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A rewarding career in Philips with attractive package. `
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Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personal development budget, free training and coaching
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Attractive collective health insurance package
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Opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with discount
