Alcon
Manufacturing
SnrSupplierQualityEngineer
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“Snr Supplier Quality Engineer at Alcon. Skills: Supplier quality, Quality management systems, Data analysis. Investigate supplier nonconforming. Manage SCAR process”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly; Impact global eye health; Ensure component quality and supply continuity; Address gaps
Industry & Context.
Robust root cause and corrective actions
No visa sponsorship/relocation, Full Australian work rights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in relevant background, 5+ years relevant experience in Manufacturing industry, Auditor experience (ISO9001, ISO13485), Experience in corrective and preventive analysis and actions, Able to read engineering drawings, Good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), Experience with metrology, Experience with inspection strategy, Experience with measurement systems analysis (Gauge R&R), Experience with implementation and use Statistical Process Control, Experience with Process Capability analysis, Ability to work independently, Team player spirit, Organized, Good time management with tight timescales, Good communication and negotiation skills, Learning agility, Full Australian work rights
Nice to Have
Medical Device Industries, Electronic industries, Mechanic industries, Aerospace industries
What You'll Do.
Investigate supplier nonconforming
Analyze supplier defect data
Collaborate on component specification
Ensure component quality
Support new product development
Monitor Supplier Quality QMS metrics
Communicate supplier performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with procurement and logistics teams; Work closely with suppliers; Work with key stakeholders; Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing; Partner with IQC team; Partner with procurement; Partner with R&D; Partner with operations; Partner with manufacturing engineering; Address gaps with Internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Good communication skills; Negotiation skills; Clear, data-driven format communication
Full Job Description
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? **Role Responsibilities:** * Investigate supplier-related nonconforming material; leading containment, corrective action, and rework/return coordination with procurement and logistics teams. * Management of the SCAR process, working closely with suppliers to ensure robust root cause and corrective actions have been implemented. * Trend and analyze supplier defect and manufacturing capability data to identify systemic issues and risks, identifying opportunities and working with key stakeholders to implement improvements. * Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing on component specification clarity. * Partner with IQC team, procurement, R&D, operations, and manufacturing engineering to ensure component quality and supply continuity. * Support new product development by assessing supplier readiness, component robustness and inspection strategy early in the design cycle. * Monitoring Supplier Quality QMS metrics, conducting regular reviews as required with Suppliers and Internal stakeholders to address gaps. * Communicate supplier performance, risks, and escalations to leadership in a clear, data-driven format. **Skills & Experiences:** **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in relevant background **Work Experience:** * 5+ years relevant experience (in supplier management etc.) required in Manufacturing industry (Medical Device Industries, _Electronic, mechanic, aerospace_ industries) * Auditor experience (ISO9001, ISO13485); experience in corrective and preventive analysis and actions * Able to read engineering drawings, with good understanding o
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