Manager - Supplier Engineering (Mechanical & Print and Pack)
Core
Lead a team responsible for supplier performance, manufacturing process capability, product quality, and supply continuity across new product introduction and sustaining engineering.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Engineering (Mechanical & Print and Pack)
Builds
Supplier capability, process robustness, and validated manufacturing solutions for medical device products
Domain
Medical Devices / Manufacturing Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier performance management, manufacturing process validation, team leadership, risk mitigation, change control, stakeholder negotiation, structured problem-solving, regulatory compliance, process improvement
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, A3/8D problem solving, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, DOE, PPAP, NPI, supplier risk management
Technologies
Moulding, LSR, stamping, extrusion, assembly, automation
Responsibilities
Lead and develop Supplier Engineers; balance resources across NPI and supply continuity; drive supplier quality and delivery resolution; provide technical governance for manufacturing processes; manage supplier-initiated changes and compliance; improve engineering processes and digital tool adoption
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership