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TE Connectivity SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER II in Heredia, Costa Rica
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER II
Posting Start Date: 3/7/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
Job Overview
The Supplier Quality Engineer is a member of the Supplier Quality Engineering team. They are responsible for Supplier Quality within their prescribed area of functional responsibility. The successful candidate will lead and work as part of a team to maintain high quality / performance standards on all Creganna Medical, part of TE Connectivity products. Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, the position will be challenging and will require an ability to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision
Job Requirements
• Functional expert for Supplier approval process.
• Reporting area of responsibility metrics.
• Coordinate documentation required for determination of critical supplier’s, this will involve obtaining input from the engineering team and suppliers for each new component sourced.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain supplier approval documents.
• Manage suppliers on an on-going basis via regular contact, periodic audits and other methods to guarantee consistent high-quality performance on an on-going basis.
• Maintain relevant documentation to comply with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Interact with suppliers to resolve quality issues through the NC/SCAR process and lead quality improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Manage the return of samples and lots to suppliers as necessary.
• Technical/quality evaluation of new suppliers / new raw material items.
• Monitor and measure performance of suppliers for quality and delivery and provide input to management review.
• Inventory control of material awaiting inspection.
• Responsibility for MRB areas as assigned to supplier issues.
• Manage Incoming Inspection department.
• Assess and implement Supplier changes.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.
What your background should look like
Qualifications
Level 8 degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent.
3+yrs industry experience in a medical device-manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
Lead auditor certification.
Key Requirements
Have obtained a Green Belt in Six-Sigma or have a good working knowledge of the principles.
Experience as a supplier Quality Engineer in a similar type role within a medical devices industry.
Excellent “hands-on” technical skills.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize tasks and work on own initiative.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Job Locations:
Posting City: Heredia
Job Country: Costa Rica
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 148368
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Quality
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