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PROJECT SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGER
Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.
Permobilis a global leader in providing innovative mobility solutions to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. With a commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, we are dedicated to transforming the way people move and interact with the world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamicSupplier Quality Managerto join ourPower Supplier Quality Management team. This role will primarily focus on leading Supplier Quality activities and projects within New Product Development projects and assignments. The Supplier Quality Manager will spearhead the implementation of Supplier Quality Assurance Plans (SQAPs), ensuring alignment across R&D, Sourcing, and Supplier Quality. Additionally, this role will involve coordinating cross-functional activities and providing tactical support to project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Leading New Product Development projects and change management processes representing Supplier Quality
Owner of the Project Supplier Quality Assurance Plan (P-SQAP) including all sub-processes and parts approval processes (PPAPs)
Providing hands-on tactical support to project in relation to supplier quality activities
Ensuring high level of cross-functional alignment between R&D, Sourcing and Supplier Quality in executing projects and assignments
Coordinating activities related to projects and assignments within Supplier Quality and Supply Chain community
Ensuring mutual understanding between Permobil R&D and Permobil suppliers to ensure designs requirements are understood by and match supplier capabilities
Leading escalations and deviation management activities to ensure efficient implementation
Providing management and project reports including progress reports and action plans
Other responsibilities related to Supplier Quality activities outside projects may include:
Supporting supplier development and focus supplier improvement activities
Driving Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCARs)
Performing supplier audits
Performing supplier performance monitoring and reporting
Providing escalation support to the site SQE and Production Unit including claim handling resolution
Reviewing and approving reports and documents for Supplier Quality activities
Qualifications
Masters of engineering or science in relevant fields (production and engineering) or equivalent knowledge from work experience
Experience from working in high-impact New Product Development projects in global environment
Experience of planning and implementing Project Quality Plans (e.g. APQA/PPAP and similar methodologies)
High level of fluency in reading and understanding engineering 3D models and 2D drawings
Experience of working in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments and with close contact with R&D, Sourcing and suppliers
Experience with quality principles and tools including root cause analysis, issue resolution, etc.
Experience of performing supplier audits
Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies and experience of driving such activities
Strong relationship management and communication skills
Ability to always have a global focus and holistic view
Demonstrating a fact-based way of deciding for and executing activities
Financial understanding for cost in dealing with factors such as price, lead time, quality, assembly time and inventory
High level of fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in Swedish is a strong merit.
Familiarity with materials and production methods and standards is a merit
Familiarity with medical device requirements is a merit
Preferably has been trained to audit:
Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 or equivalent
ISO 13485 Quality System for Medical Device
Regulatory requirement CFR 820 issued by Food and Drug Administration in USA.
Regulatory requirement EU Regulation 2017/745 issued by the European Union
Who Are You
Self-driven and result-oriented leader who is motivated to enable the team to reach excellent results
Comfortable with taking own initiatives but also a good team player
Excellent independence and time management skills
Comfortable in pressurized situations and a logical/analytical thinker
Excellent communication skills adapted to a range of stakeholders
Persuasive and influential with a high level of attention to details
Able to travel depending on project needs
More Information
Please apply via our career page no later than May 15th. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!
For more information about the role, please contact Amir Noorbakhsh, Manager Supply Quality Management Power Products, amir.noorbakhsh@permobil.com
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zivile Mitkute, Talent Acquisition Partner, zivile.mitkute@permobil.com
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More about Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s history and complete product line, visit permobil.com