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At Cytiva, 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.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the supply chain by developing and executing quality assurance strategies that drive supplier performance and product reliability. You lead supplier audits, manage non-conformance investigations, and implement corrective actions that reduce defects and improve consistency. By collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, you help mitigate risks, enhance compliance with industry standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your efforts directly contribute to cost savings, customer satisfaction, and the overall competitiveness of the organization in a dynamic global market.

This position reports to the Supplier Quality Manager and is part of the global supplier quality team located in Pune and will be on Hybrid role to cover Cytiva suppliers in India. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:

Supplier Qualification & Onboarding: Evaluate and approve new suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and quality system reviews to ensure alignment with organizational standards.

Quality Assurance & Compliance: Develop and enforce quality requirements, ensuring supplier compliance with industry regulations, internal specifications, and customer expectations.

Non-Conformance Management: Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for supplier-related quality issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement.

Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse supplier performance metrics (e.g., PPM, OTD, NCRs), initiating improvement plans where necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align supplier capabilities with product requirements and timelines.

Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain through proactive quality planning, audits, and contingency strategies.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Champion lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Who you are:

Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (Mechanical or Industrial) is required; In-depth understanding of welding processes fabrication techniques and ability to evaluate weld quality and interpret welding symbols and inspection reports.

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, with the ability to apply them effectively in supplier development and issue resolution.

Standards & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent industry-specific quality standards, with experience in audit preparation and compliance assurance.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders, with a track record of driving measurable improvements in supplier quality metrics.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Travel requirement 50%

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Supplier development and process related experience. Welding and fabrication oversight. Localization project handling, FAI at supplier, auditing at supplier.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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