Supplier Quality Lead Engineer, Umeå

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.


Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to work with our expert Supplier Quality team of over 40 employees across the world. Do you have a passion for Quality? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
The Supplier Quality Engineer will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Quality Control teams, and Sourcing team on all activity required to effectively manage supplier quality requirements & supplier development. Primary areas of focus will be supplier auditing, qualification, continuous improvement and supplier monitoring. The SQE will work to improve supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers via Quality Plan implementation, Assure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers in compliance with the CAPA process and Assure supplier compliance to Cytiva QMS and regulatory requirements through supplier monitoring process.
Supplier Quality Engineers also interface with Suppliers and internal Stakeholders to drive Quality improvements that minimize the Costs of Quality and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions and Transfers.
Who you are
Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy to ensure compliance to Cytiva, regulatory and industry requirements
Demonstrated technical aptitude: strong background in interpretation of drawings/ specifications, and manufacturing process planning tools like FMEA, MPP, ITP and CTQ outputs.
Direct experience in supplier technical development or supplier quality development
Degree in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent non-technical degree with experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance
Qualified auditor with clear knowledge of supplier assessment and auditing methods.
Effective problem solving, root-cause/CAPA analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive improvement (cross-functionally and globally).
Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies and in-depth understanding of site level products and related processes
Able to use English and Swedish as working language
Desire and ability to travel ~30% of the time
Proactive, self-driven, results seeking and enthusiastic intensity