SDQ Engineer

Elekta

  • Crawley, West Sussex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Are you a current Elekta employee?Please click here to apply through our internal career site .Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives?We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities.We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details!What you’ll do at ElektaElekta Group operates a centralized category and business-driven procurement function across four main direct material countries: situated in the UK/Netherlands/Sweden/China, and 3 indirect regions Americas, Europe, and China/APAC. The Procurement function is structured as a matrix organisation with centralized leadership for Direct Purchasing/ Indirect Purchasing/ Supplier Development and quality, Processes & Systems, and Local Management in each of the regions for direct and indirect material.The purpose of this role is to manage the quality of parts bought by Elekta for use in linac machines and installations. We source electrical and mechanical parts from suppliers globally, you will work with them to ensure the quality meets our standards throughout the product life-cycle.This will mean working with engineers: at suppliers; in the field; in our factories & at our design centre.You’ll need to quickly understand technical engineering problems & work with others to implement robust solutions.This role plays an important part in:
  • Keeping the base of linacs working & treating cancer patients
  • Supporting the factory making new linacs
  • Working with product development engineers to improve current products & launch new ones so that we remain competitive.
ResponsibilitiesThe Supplier Development and Quality Engineer responsibilities include (but are not limited to),Problem Management
Management of supplied material quality issues raised by the factory/installation/supplier and customers through NCR and CLM processes. Working with suppliers to ensure quality problems are effectively contained and root cause analysis conducted using appropriate problem-solving tools, including 8D, 5-Whys, Fishbone and DOE. Ensure effective CAPA is implemented to prevent reoccurrence, including horizontal deployment across other product lines.Change ControlPlan conduct and fully document part approvals on new and changed parts to ensure compliance to the drawing specification by Elekta agreed process.Provide quality management and manufacturing engineering support to category strategy and sourcing board-initiated projects.Actively engage and participate in NPI and Elekta Programmes/Projects to promote DFM/DFA. Proactively drive quality into products through active participation in the engineering change process, bridging suppliers, engineering, and historical quality performance of parts to improve the quality of design. Raise demand management and engineering change requests & concessions where required.Supplier Quality AssuranceDevelop proactive quality plans with suppliers and promote a zero-defect culture that reduces the need for upstream inspection and testing activities.Develop positive relationships with internal and external interfaces, including suppliers, R&D,Where appropriate, use core quality tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA and PPAP) to proactively build quality into supplied product quality.Use formal risk assessment tools to assess new manufacturing and supply chain processes and implement mitigation action plans as required to meet business objective and targets.Support the selection and implementation of new suppliers according to the sourcing process and maintain the integrity of the approved supplier list and supplier data in relevant systems.Ensure supplier approval, supplier management and compliance documentation are maintained so we always remain audit ready.AuditingThe role requires a working knowledge of ISO13485, 9001, 14001 and their application to Elekta and Elekta supply chain.Where required, conduct physical part inspections, process audits and document checks at onsite and offsite locations.Conduct approval, surveillance and capability audits of supplier’s QMS, parts, processes and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant ISO13485, 9001 and Elekta’s Quality Assurance Agreement requirements (QAA), including the identification and escalation of quality and business risk.Writing audit reports, audit non-conformances and opportunities for improvement. Follow up on actions at both suppliers and internally at Elekta within agreed timescales.ImprovementsSupport internal, external, QMS and cross-functional process improvement initiatives. Update Elekta QMS documentation as required.Drive supplier development initiatives and A3 projects which will help meet procurements QCDIM targets and requirements. Train suppliers in best practice tools, processes, and initiatives, including lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, value engineering, DFM, DFA, PFMEA, process validation and technical/manufacturing capabilities. Address, efficiency, and output gaps where required.Provide manufacturing engineering expertise, supplier development and quality resource to support procurement cost-down initiatives.Support the management of suppliers QCDIM performance, including measurement tools and processes.Manage supplier-raised changes/escalations and deviation approvals (concessions) through to the approval stage and complete QMS Training and QMS document reviews as required.What you bring
  • A Bachelor's graduation or above in engineering.
  • 3 years of work experience relating to quality management, knowledge of high voltage and quality assurance, and process control are preferred.
  • Familiar with a manufacturing process.
  • Good English skills written and oral.
  • Well-developed analytical abilities, systematic problem-solving and quality improvement skills.
  • Good coordination and communication skills.
What you’ll getIn this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
  • Group Income Protection
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension
  • Dependants’ Pension
  • MyElektaBenefits
  • Introduction Bonus Scheme Policy
  • Holiday Purchase
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Overtime Policy
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Long Service Awards
  • Retirement Policy
Hiring ProcessWe are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.Your Elekta contactFor questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner, My Arvidsson at my.arvidsson@elekta.com. We do not accept applications through e-mail.We are an equal opportunity employer.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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