Global Apqp & Supplier Development Leader

Philips UK

Colorado Springs, CO, US
Base: $154,000 - $275,000; bonus/equity: annual in...
On-site (full-time presence in company facilities)
Global apqp and sicr process governance
Lead global supplier development engineering team
Drive strategic alignment and continuous improvement
Philips UK is seeking a Global APQP & Supplier Development Leader to oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and Supplier Initiated Change Requests (SICR) within a regulated medical device environment. The ideal candidate should possess over 12 years of experience in supplier quality and development, as well as strong knowledge of regulatory standards, with a commitment to fostering a culture of quality and operational reliability

Job Summary

  • Govern global APQP and Supplier-Initiated Change Request (SICR) processes, ensuring competency, compliance, risk-based approaches, and alignment with regulatory standards across supplier engineering and engagement.
  • Lead and develop a global Supplier Development Engineering team, setting priorities and fostering supplier accountability, quality, and operational reliability through maturity models and early expert involvement.
  • Ensure compliance, audit, and regulatory readiness by making processes inspection-ready and serving as a senior SME during audits and regulatory inspections.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Philips UK is seeking a Global APQP & Supplier Development Leader to oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and Supplier Initiated Change Requests (SICR) within a regulated medical device environment. The ideal candidate should possess over 12 years of experience in supplier quality and development, as well as strong knowledge of regulatory standards, with a commitment to fostering a culture of quality and operational reliability.

Salary

Base: $154,000 - $275,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered; Benefits: Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program including PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA, stock purchase plan, education reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global APQP and SICR process governance
  • Lead global Supplier Development Engineering team
  • Drive strategic alignment and continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance and regulatory readiness
  • Champion supplier-owned quality principles

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in a global Supplier Quality Center of Excellence
  • Process-centric operating model experience

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, APQP, Engineering, or Quality Systems
  • Proven senior leadership experience managing global teams
  • Deep expertise in APQP, supplier change management, and supplier capability development
  • Bachelor's/master's degree in engineering science, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and global regulatory expectations

Work Rights

US work authorization required

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