Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics

Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world.

The Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics will serve as a critical quality liaison between Beckman Coulter and our key electronics (PCB, cables, electrical assemblies) suppliers worldwide. In close partnership with Operational SQE’s and our Sourcing Commodity Managers, you will lead efforts to develop long-term supplier partnerships to elevate supplier performance, mitigate risk, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality electronics components to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Global Supplier Quality responsible for global supplier quality strategy and is part of the Global Supplier Quality team. The job location for this role is in-person, preferably, Chaska MN, Miami FL or Brea CA.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Drive supplier quality strategies aligned with key commodity sourcing objectives by partnering closely with Global Commodity Management and cross-functional teams across manufacturing sites.
• Independently lead quality workshops and comprehensive supplier development initiatives to strengthen manufacturing process capabilities, product reliability, and supplier performance across global sites.
• Manage and execute supplier audits, qualifications, and ongoing performance assessments to ensure adherence to internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable external regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as a strategic quality leader throughout the supplier lifecycle, including early engagement during supplier selection, influencing quality expectations during contract negotiations, and managing supplier relationships to drive long-term quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to embed quality into all phases of the product lifecycle.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field with 9+ years' experience or master’s degree in field with 7+ years' experience or comparable
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or supplier development within international manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge in quality systems and tools, including risk management, CAPA, APQP, PPAP, FAI, and statistical analysis methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel – up to 25% globally, based on business needs

It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess

• Experience in FDA-regulated or medical device manufacturing environments.
• Certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ISO13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

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