Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Plastics

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The Global Supplier Quality Engineer – Plastics for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics will serve as a critical quality liaison between Beckman Coulter and our key plastics suppliers worldwide. In close partnership withOperational SQE’s and our Sourcing Commodity Managers, you will lead efforts to develop long-term supplier partnerships to elevate supplier performance, mitigate risk, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality plastics components to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.

This position is part of the Global Supplier Quality team.

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Global Supplier Quality responsible for global supplier quality strategy. If you thrive in a fast paced, broad reaching, dynamic role and want to work to build a best-in-class Global Supplier Quality organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

Drive supplier quality strategies aligned with key commodity sourcing objectives by partnering closely with Global Commodity Management and cross-functional teams across manufacturing sites. Ensure alignment with business goals by integrating quality initiatives into sourcing decisions and long-term supplier strategies.

Independently lead quality workshops and comprehensive supplier development initiatives to strengthen manufacturing process capabilities, product reliability, and supplier performance across global sites. Utilize data-driven approaches and best practices to enable sustainable improvements in supplier operations.

Manage and execute supplier audits, qualifications, and ongoing performance assessments to ensure adherence to internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable external regulatory frameworks. Provide structured feedback and corrective action follow-up to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Serve as a strategic quality leader throughout the supplier lifecycle , including early engagement during supplier selection, influencing quality expectations during contract negotiations, and managing supplier relationships to drive long-term quality outcomes. Partner with Operational SQEs and suppliers to develop and implement robust risk mitigation plans addressing quality, compliance, and supply continuity risks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to embed quality into all phases of the product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization. Leverage strategic partnerships and internal collaboration to drive year-over-year improvements in supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.

The essential requirements of the job include :

Bachelor’s degree in technical field with 9+ years\‘ experience or master’s degree in field with 7+ years\‘ experience or comparable

Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or supplier development within international manufacturing environments.

Deep expertise in quality systems and tools, including risk management, CAPA, APQP, PPAP, FAI, and statistical analysis methodologies.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, based on business needs.

It would be a plus if you also possess :

Experience in FDA-regulated or medical device manufacturing environments.

Certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, or equivalent.

Familiarity with ISO13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

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