Principal Supplier Quality Control Specialist

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objective:  Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance activities for existing supply base, including maintenance of business (MOB) and cost improvement projects (CIP)   at the surgical business unit including, but not limited to:  product sourcing decision support; advance product quality planning; suppliers assessment/audits and qualification;  validation of supplier processes; qualification of services, parts and/or finished products; and managing supplier corrective action activities and concern resolution process leadership.  Additionally, may function in the same capacity to support some new design projects, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Supplier Quality in internal project meetings and manufacturing readiness reviews and leads supplier on multiple Quality deliverables for existing supply base.
• Acts as the Supplier Quality liaison between Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Operations Quality, and the supplier.
• Supports purchasing and operations with source identification, evaluation and selection. Leads On-Site Assessments and supplier risk assessments of existing and potential new suppliers. 
• Coordinates supplier activities necessary to fulfill B+L general and specific requirements for product/service qualification such as First Article Inspection, receiving inspection processes, supplier process controls, capability studies for critical product characteristics and implementation of PFMEAs and Control Plans, process validation, among others in support of current supply base.
• Develop and maintain local supplier management procedures to ensure that regulatory, local and corporate requirements are met.    Review and provide input to new/revised corporate procedures that impact the site.
• Perform supplier audits for new and existing suppliers to assure products/services meet the requirements of applicable ISO standards, regulations, product specifications and B+L local and corporate requirements.  
• Responsibilities may include up to 25% travel.
• Reviews and approves supplier-related/initiated Change Notices and documentation for existing product revisions/line extensions and/or services.
• Ensures resolution of supplier related quality problems, including internal failures, customer complaints and audit findings by managing nonconforming product disposition, supplier investigation of root cause, corrective action planning, implementation, and verification of effectiveness activities.
• Establishes, reports, and sustains key supplier quality performance metrics and corresponding training, improvements and reporting responsibilities.
• Ensure supplier documentation is maintained including risk assessments, quality agreements, and quality system certifications. 
• Leads costs of quality reduction goals and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Authoring, reviewing and implementation of policies and procedures, to drive supplier quality improvement processes for continuous improvement. 

Requirements:

Required Education:

•    BS in Engineering
•    Preference given to Mechanical or Industrial Engineering 

Required Skills/Qualifications:

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
•    Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with limited direct supervision.  
•    Effective organization and negotiation skills.  
•    Strong ability to manage suppliers, follow-up and complete projects.  
•    Proficient in MS Office Applications

Preferred Skills Qualifications:

•    Statistical background or experience with Mini Tab 
•    Experience with Gage R&R activities.
•    Strong GD&T background

Required Experience:

•    5+ years’ working in a regulated manufacturing environment. 
•    Must have proven and results-driven track record of successfully managing projects, people and suppliers.  
•    Responsible for developing & implementing quality processes in a global business environment, including supplier manufacturing sites.

Preferred Experience:

•    Quality experience in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry; 3+ years in quality related processes.  
•    Additional consideration for experience in other regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, etc.).  and for the following certifications:  ASQ CQE, CQA, CQM and Six Sigma Green Belts, Black Belts, and Master Black Belts.   
•    Knowledge and experience with PPAP and APQP

We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - St. Louis (Tree Court)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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