Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing
HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.
The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. This position not only assists with qualifying suppliers, but also it is a critical link between supplier quality, incoming inspection and production activities. In this position, the SQE shall investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement plans. Represents Supplier Quality on product development teams and in external audits.
What You'll Do- Support the non-conforming material system and review processes which include the following; Material Review Board (MRB) activities and is responsible for ensuring proper dispositioning of the suspect nonconforming product has been carried out, assigning responsibility and ensuring the Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) have been effectively addressed and closed as required once the review has been completed.
- Utilize data driven problem-solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield.
- Work with Sourcing/Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Conduct supplier audits to drive compliance, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier first pass yield and supplier-related complaints.
- Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
- Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting requirements.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Procedures, Work Instructions, and any related forms for supplier approval and maintenance.
- Participates in design reviews for product and/or components and assures that suppliers are involved early in the process.
- Participate on cross-functional teams.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Required Functional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced degree is a plus
- Candidates must be based near Rush, NY.
- Minimum work experience required in addition to education above: 2-3 Years of production Supplier Quality Engineering experience
- 6-10 years combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
- Experience working in an ISO certified environment required. 6-10 years.
- 2-3 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with suppliers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
- Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio preferred.
- People managing (preferred)
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- The ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
- A proactive approach to identifying and solving quality challenges.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Hybrid manufacturing and office environment.
- Domestic travel up to 25%.
- Occasional international travel as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
HuFriedyGroup is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 2–3 years of production Supplier Quality Engineering experience
- 6–10 years of combined Manufacturing or Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience
- 6–10 years of experience working in an ISO-certified environment
- 2–3 years of experience with medical devices or other regulated industries
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with suppliers
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience with cross-functional teams and independent work
- Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- PC experience and familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Advanced degree
- Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio
- People management experience
What We Do
HuFriedyGroup is a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention and instrument reprocessing workflows. With over 200 years of collective experience in the dental industry, HuFriedyGroup helps dental professionals be the best in practice by providing a complete circle of protection in the dental suite, bringing together world class products, services, education, and communities that result in superior clinician performance, superior clinical outcomes, and safety for clinicians and patients. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are distributed in more than 100 countries, and the dental division maintains offices in Germany, Italy, China, Singapore, and Japan.
