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Danaher Corporation Staff Supplier Development Engineer in Solna, Sweden
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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The Staff Supplier Development Engineer, Reagents role is responsible for being the technical expert on supplier related information within the Technical Operations organization, supporting the assay core team by assessing supplier capabilities and providing input to new supplier selection, evaluation, and development, to improve business alignment between the Supplier and Cepheid, and to ultimately add value to Cepheid through improved supplier performance.In this role you will have the opportunity to learn and develop through team project work, supplier visits, and a variety of internal training opportunities.This position is part of the Technical Operations Supplier Development Team and will be located in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
Create or develop specifications and control plans for new critical parts. Participate in first article inspections, measurement system analysis, and statistical process control as required.
Identify secondary sources for new critical parts.
Interface between suppliers and internal teams for supplier issues related to specifications/performance.
Review, approve, and release change orders related to suppliers.
Identify, quantify, prioritize, and drive supplier improvement projects including supplier recommended design changes to internal teams.
Evaluate technical capabilities at supplier sites and qualify suppliers based on selection criteria and provide feedback and update internal supplier selection and qualification processes
Lead and mentor junior engineers or functional teams for troubleshooting supplier issues
The essential requirements of the job include:
University Degree in Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering or related
3+ years of demonstrated experience working directly with internal functional organizations and suppliers on a regular basis.
Must be willing and able to travel to supplier locations (up to 20% of the time)
2 + years experience in understanding manufacturing processes and controls
2+ years experience with understanding and refining specifications
Fluent level of English
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
Ability to read and interpret product Bill of Materials (BOM's) and engineering drawings
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power Point, Agile, and SAP
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
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