Position Objective

• Strategic selection and qualification of suppliers

• Monitoring and ensuring the required product quality of supplied components

• Identification of supplier development opportunities

Quality‑Related Responsibilities

The employee ensures that all applicable quality procedures and regulations related to the role are followed at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between Abiomed and suppliers, maintaining close communication and supporting regular on‑site visits.

• Select and qualify suppliers and their components for new product development, product updates, supplier changes, or dual‑sourcing initiatives.

• Create all required qualification documentation and assess supplier process capabilities and measurement system capabilities.

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to suppliers during serial production.

• Support suppliers in the optimization, stabilization, and further development of manufacturing and quality assurance processes.

• Contribute to or lead cost‑reduction programs at suppliers and within Abiomed.

• Conduct technical evaluations and provide rapid solutions when nonconforming components are identified in incoming inspection.

• Collaborate extensively with R&D, Quality, and Operations.

• Contribute to or take responsibility for defining product specifications, including manufacturable tolerances and clear inspection criteria.

• Define and implement quality assurance plans and risk‑mitigation procedures to ensure product quality.

• Support the definition and qualification of inspection methods and measurement equipment for incoming inspection.

• Contribute to or lead project management activities related to new product development, product improvements, capacity increases, and internal supply‑chain optimization projects.

Member of the Material Review Board (MRB)

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Acts as an interface to all internal departments.

Job Requirements

Education

• Completed technical degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineer).

Special Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of design engineering and technical drawing interpretation

• Experience with plastics processing

• Hands‑on experience in process data collection (SPC) and process capability analysis

• Knowledge of Quality Management, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing, are beneficial

• High innovation ability, strong problem-solving skills, and strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Strong execution skills

• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

• Proficient in MS Office

• Knowledge of project management and SAP

• Willingness to travel to suppliers (mainly Germany and Western Europe)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 51.200 EUR to 80.845 EUR.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: