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.
At Permobil,
the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced
assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with
disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the
boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a
sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and
our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by
insights-based clinical data.
Position
Overview
We
are seeking a dynamic Supplier Quality Manager to join our Supplier
Quality team in China (Kunshan or Shanghai). This role will primarily
focus on leading Supplier Quality activities within New Product Development
projects and assignments. The Supplier Quality Manager leads implementation of
activities with Innovation Nodes and acts as the link between R&D, Sourcing
and Operations to ensure full alignment of Permobil technical requirements.
Supplier Quality Manager drive the “zero defect” agenda in new product
launches.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall responsible for end-to-end
plan and delivery of Supplier Quality processes within Innovation Nodes,
including new products and change initiatives - 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 production unit Sundsvall and be the ambassador for zero-defect
mindset - Fostering a culture of quality
excellence at site Sundsvall and be the go-to person for coaching around
quality principles, practices and tools - Ensuring high level of
cross-functional alignment between R&D, Sourcing, Supplier Quality and
Operations in executing projects and assignments - 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 reports to management
and other stakeholders including progress reports and action plans
Other
responsibilities related to Supplier Quality activities outside projects may
include:
- Supporting supplier development
and focus on supplier improvement activities - Driving Supplier Corrective Action
Request (SCARs) - Performing supplier audits, 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
- University Degree (or similar) in
engineering, quality, or a related technical field; or equivalent
experience in related fields such as quality engineering, production
engineering, supply chain, product development, or project management - 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
performing supplier audits - Familiarity with root cause
analysis methodologies and experience of driving such activities - High level of fluency in spoken
and written English. - 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
You
are a self-driven, results-oriented leader who takes ownership and delivers
through both independent work and strong collaboration. With excellent
prioritization and time management skills, you work in a structured and
efficient way.
You
stay composed under pressure and approach challenges with a logical, analytical
mindset. A strong communicator, you effectively engage and influence
stakeholders across the organization. You are detail-oriented, focused on
quality, and willing to travel as needed to support suppliers and business
needs.
More
Information
Please
apply with your CV via our career page no later than June 15th.
We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!
! Please apply in English, CVs sent in other languages will not be
considered.
For
more information about the role, please contact Amir Noorbakhsh, Manager Supply
Quality Management Power Products, [email protected]
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zivile Mitkute,
Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
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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