Supplier Quality Expert

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Magog, Canada

Job type: Full time

As the Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Close collaboraton with PD&E - proactive participating in NPD/transfer projects to support on design for manufacturing solutions in terms of technology, materials, process, etc.
• Business Review with supplier and perform Supplier Development for meet Arjo needs
• Identify cost optimization initiatives
• Qualification of new suppliers and their onboarding in accordance with Arjo standards and requirements
• Conducting system and production process audits at suppliers' sites
• Conducting technical reviews with suppliers in cooperation with PD&E as part of the new product launch and production transfers
• Qualification of production components provided by the suppliers
• Suppliers performance monitoring and evaluations; being responsible for quality indicators related to the Supply Chain
• Support procurement process gap analysis and optimization if needed
• Continuous improvement of the quality of delivered components and processes at suppliers, execution and supervision over corrective and preventive actions, and other development activities/ optimization projects at suppliers
• Building requirements for preferred suppliers to establish assessment criteria, fact based supplier selection and identification of risks

Skills you will need

• Higher education - technical or quality-oriented preferred
• Min. three years of professional experience in the same or similar position (e.g. product engineer, quality engineer) in a production company; experience in Medical Device Industry is a plus
• Experience in working with electronics or electrical industry is an asset
• Experience in conducting supplier audits
• Understand nonconformance management and have practical knowledge of quality management tools, methods and techniques (PPAP, FMEA, CP, 8D, RCA, etc.)
• Ability to read technical documentation
• Advanced in French/ English language
• Driving license is a plus
• Willingness to make domestic and foreign business trips
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO13485 standard; experience in the field of process validation is a plus

Our offer

You will support our vision of being the most trusted partner in achieving positive results for people facing mobility challenges. In return, you will receive our full support, the opportunity to train your skills and professional development.

Our employees work with us on the basis of an employment contract and enjoy benefits.

Language Requirement

This position requires excellent proficiency in French (level 5/5) as well as very good proficiency in English (level 4/5) . These skills are essential due to frequent interactions with development teams and partners located across various Arjo sites worldwide. English communication is necessary to ensure effective project coordination, compliance with international standards, and access to technical documentation, which is often available only in English. This requirement is critical to successfully performing the role in a global environment.

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

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