Supplier Quality Engineer

Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future of microscopy for over 170 years by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.

Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.

Leica Microsystems is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

**Overview**:
Responsible for directing and managing the Incoming Inspection activities and First article inspection.

Responsible for supplier quality and developing improvement plans with supplier to improve quality performance and address quality deficiencies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Qualify new supplier who are supplying the critical component or/and critical and special processes in ensuring the desire output is consistently meeting product requirement.
- Perform routine supplier audit to ensure that quality standards comply with the customer requirements and regulatory standards.
- Issue SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request), following up with supplier on CAPA and perform effectiveness review.
- Perform on site supplier visits to resolve quality issues and non-conformances.
- Review and manage supplier performance metrics (KPIs) for continuous improvement.
- Oversee Incoming Inspection activities and manage resources to meet key performance indicators.
- Establishes and implements product / part inspection methods, sampling plans, quality levels and defect classification.
- Establishes and implements a comprehensive gauge repeatability and reproducibility program in accordance with internal and external quality standards.
- Monitor tools and equipment to ensure proper operation and calibration.
- Particpate in material disposition of non-conforming materials.
- Induct new hire and conducts annual staff performance appraisal and makes recommendations for promotion/upgrading/termination and dismissal.
- Keep abreast of DBS tools, such as 5S, DMP, SW, and TPI to drive continuous improvement with sustainable results.
- Adhere to company EHS requirements, regulations and risk assessments and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent applicable experience.
- Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in an assembly operations/engineering environment.
- Possess knowledge of various statistical control method and background in QMS ISO 9001. Familiar with ISO13485, USFDA QSR/cGMP (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO14971 for medical devices is a plus.
- Computer literacy in MS Office modules and Lotus Notes.
- Language proficiency in English and Chinese.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of Inspection Methods, Equipment and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of measurement techniques and principles.

**Personal Trait Profile**:

- Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated, well organized, detail oriented, possess critical thinking skills, proficient in oral and written communication.
- Self-starter and resourceful.
- Possess collaboration skills in partnering with cross functional stakeholders in order to achieve objectives, as well as mediating and negotiating the needs of other areas to achieve consensus.
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.

**Key Relationships**:
**Internal**
- Production
- R&D
- Global sourcing
- Engineering
- RAQA
- Purchasing
- Logistics

**External**
- Suppliers
- Auditors

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Equal pay is a given for us.
- Learn all there is about Kaizen, PSP's and Muda as part of our Danaher Business System (DBS) trainings - if you believe in
- continuous improvement like us
- We have no room for prejudices and stereotypes. We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
- We offer a balance between support and autonomy to achieve your own goals in an international environment

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