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Form der ArbeitSenior Supplier Project Manager
- Job Title Senior Supplier Project Manager
- Function Supply Chain Engineering
- Sub Function Project Engineering
- Location Aachen, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
- Date Posted
- Requisition Number 2406178117W
Description
Abiomed, a part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is currently recruiting for a Supplier Project Manager.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed's "Patients First!" culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation.
ABIOMED is redefining team-driven success while reshaping heart recovery. Here, new ideas are welcomed and encouraged, learning is constant, and our dynamic setting enables positive people to do profoundly important work.
If you have: the ability to build and grow strategic partnerships, a keen focus on consistency of methods and moving the company forward, and the desire to make a true impact on patient health, we want to hear from you. Discover your true potential as you work with Suppliers, Manufacturing and Design teams, develop professionally, and contribute to a company inventing the future of heart care.
As a Supplier Project Manager, you will serve as the core team representative on development programs, acting as the voice of Supply Chain and Suppliers. You will be responsible for coordinating supplier requests, feasibility, development, and initial production orders, and ensuring supplier feedback and Design for Manufacturability requests are evaluated and implemented where possible. This candidate will have strong communication and organizational talent, with a technical background to help understand concepts and support the team and suppliers when necessary.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities :
- Lead project management activities for external manufacturing programs in a timely manner,
- Attend product development project meetings and serve as primary liaison for all actions associated with new supplier requirements
- Generate and maintain supply chain program dashboards and report outs for different levels of management
- Highlight supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to achieve successful product launches
- Support the transfer of product improvements into Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles!
- Provide leadership for Supplier Engineering team!
- Manage and develop supply chain phase-in plans accounting for various medical device approval timelines
- Qualify and implement dimensional and visual inspections through GR&Rs at incoming and Supplier.
- Assist in the " Quality at the Source" program with the objective of increasing yields and qualifying quality inspections at the supplier facility
- Develop understanding of supplier’s manufacturing process and technology roadmap and capabilities
- Drive central initiatives with suppliers
- Qualify new suppliers and define vital technical tests/documentation
- Perform process validations and verifications of components and sub-assemblies at suppliers.
- Lead analysis of defective components found in Incoming Inspection and work with vendors to resolve
- Assist in technical qualification of alternatives for obsolete components
Qualifications
- BS, MS or equal in Plastics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other related Engineering fields
- Successful program management experience, supporting multiple programs in parallel
- 3+ years of professional experience showing detailed technical exchange with vendors
- Knowledge of Process Qualifications, Process Capability and data analysis using statistical tools
- Good knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and Design of Manufacturing. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a +
- Demonstrated critical thinking in fast paced environment
- Strength is working well in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo
- Basic understanding of medical device regulatory submissions
- Dedicated, passionate and eager to learn
- Sound MS Office knowledge
- Willingness to travel, particularly to visit suppliers (up to 20%)
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
