Director SP Supplier Engineering
Core
Lead Supplier Engineering to develop and manage suppliers providing components for robotic surgical equipment, ensuring quality, compliance, and process improvements.
Role type
Director, Supplier Engineering
Builds
Supplier development programs, compliant supply base, and high-quality component supply for robotic surgical systems
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier management and development, regulatory compliance (GMP), Lean Manufacturing, statistical process control (SPC), 6 Sigma, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, technical writing, mechanical drawing interpretation, ERP systems
Preferred skills
Medical device manufacturing experience, metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, robotics components, SAP, Agile
Technologies
SAP, Agile, Windows, Word, Excel, Access
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Supplier Engineering program, drive supplier variances to closure, select suppliers with appropriate processes, drive process improvements (6 Sigma, SPC, Lean), develop performance metrics, support NPD/NPI and Quality Engineering, manage supply base compliance, generate performance reports
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight