Build a career powered by innovations that matter At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. This position is part of Novanta’s Advanced Surgery business unit group. Novanta offers highly reliable, precise and safe solutions that enhance system performance and improve patient outcomes. Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets, along with medical visualization and operating room integration technologies are the preferred solution for minimally invasive surgery applications. Summary Management of new suppliers (QM-side) according to VA-07-04-01 Team member in the selection committee for new suppliers Evaluation and categorization of the supplier self-assessment Auditing new suppliers, incl. follow-up of the audit process Updating the “List of approved suppliers” Management of existing suppliers (QM side) in accordance with VA-07-04-01 Evaluation of suppliers for the “Quality” factor Auditing of existing suppliers, incl. follow-up of the audit process Primary Responsibilities As part of the incoming goods inspection planning (VA-07-04-02) Creation of reference samples (for incoming goods and suppliers) Definition of incoming goods inspection plans and assignment of products to incoming goods inspection plans Creation of general material group specifications (in cooperation with R&D) Initial sampling As part of procurement and notification of defects in accordance with VA-07-04-03 Processing of complaints about defective purchased parts Request and evaluation of corrective and remedial actions Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies Good knowledge of the English language (at least CEFR-B2) Knowledge of all common quality methods and tools Knowledge of all specific normative and regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturers and their quality management systems and methods Qualification as internal/external auditor Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP Quality-conscious, trustworthy and reliable Able to work in a team Communicative skills Structured and systematic way of working Travel Requirements The willingness to travel to all Novanta locations and business contacts of Novanta (60-80% of working time) LI-UK1 Ludwigsstadt Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call 1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.