Are you ready for a challenge within D.O.R.C. International? And are you an experienced Quality professional with a strong leadership mindset? And do you want to play a key role in safeguarding supplier quality and regulatory compliance of our medical devices? And do you know how to promote DORC's core values like no other? Then read on to the position of Quality External Teamlead.
The Quality External Teamlead builds, leads and develops a team of quality professionals to ensure that suppliers meet the necessary quality standards and regulatory requirements. You play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and safety of products acquired from external suppliers, thereby contributing to DORC’s mission of delivering high-quality medical products to the market.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Participate in strategic company projects related to Quality
- Own, maintain and improve the QMS processes that are managed by the External Quality team
- Ensure that quality control processes are designed, implemented and maintained in a compliant, cost-efficient and effective manner and are subject to continuous improvement
- Ensure that suppliers used by the company have the capabilities to meet company requirements and are selected, qualified, evaluated and maintained according to internal procedures
- Ensure that protocols, reports and records created as part of product and process development as well as changes in products and processes are critically and independently reviewed for content and compliance
- Ensure that non-conforming products are timely blocked in the ERP system and only released after QA review and approval
- Support stakeholders in resolving product quality and/or process quality issues observed in product development, manufacturing and/or supplied materials/components
- Ensure timely escalation and resolution of quality or compliance concerns
Lead, direct and develop the External Quality team members
Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor Degree (or equivalent ability) in a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior Quality Assurance role within a regulated industry (preferably medical devices)
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team of direct reports
- Qualification in Quality Assurance (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean)
- Solid understanding of quality requirements and expectations set by major regulatory frameworks
- Relevant experience in managing and overseeing quality engineering aspects in product development, production and supplier management
- Ability to effectively translate quality requirements into practical directions for the organization
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Advanced level in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to multi-task and methodically manage projects based on business priorities and resource availability
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and implement data-driven decisions
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Collaborates effectively across a diverse network of strong personalities
- Open-minded for improvement opportunities and change, striving for best-in-class compliance performance
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Actively lives and promotes the Corporate Values
Why DORC
At DORC, innovation, quality and technology are embedded in our DNA. You will work in an environment that combines high technical ambition with a pragmatic, hands-on culture. We value ownership, curiosity and collaboration, and we give our professionals the freedom and responsibility to shape solutions that truly matter.
DORC is proud of its multicultural working environment and actively attracts international talent. For outstanding candidates, visa sponsorship and relocation support are available.
Would you like to know more about working at DORC? Then read on here.
What We Offer
At DORC, you play at top level. It is therefore only logical that we reward you as a top player. You can expect the following:
- 27 holidays and 13 adv-days based on a 40-hour work week
- 8% holiday allowance
- 13th month salary
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer
- Non-contributory pension plan resulting in a higher net salary
- Extensive opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
- A high-quality company restaurant offering fresh, healthy meals
About DORC
DORC (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center) develops and manufactures advanced equipment, instruments and consumables used in eye surgery worldwide.
DORC is a ZEISS company, an internationally leading technology enterprise that develops, manufactures and sells highly innovative products and solutions in a variety of business fields, such as medical technology. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities.
Will you be our new Quality External Teamlead?
Are you up for this? Then apply directly via the red button! Do you still have questions? Then contact Anne Prins-Hooijmans, our Global Recruiter: anne.prins.ext@zeiss.com.
An assessment or the request for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process.