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Sr. Manager Supplier Engineering

Chennai, TN, in💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team of Supplier Engineers to develop a portfolio of suppliers delivering components, parts, and sub-assemblies at lowest landed cost for Intuitive's robotic systems, focusing on Motion control, Electronics, Metals, and Plastics.

Role type

Senior Manager, Supplier Engineering

Builds

Robotic system components and sub-assemblies for Intuitive Surgical

Domain

Medical Devices / Robotics / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership, Market research, Supplier selection, Process development, KPI monitoring, Risk management, Stakeholder negotiation, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems knowledge

Preferred skills

Six Sigma certification, ISO 13485 knowledge, 21 CFR part 820 knowledge, High-volume medical device experience

Technologies

SAP, Agile, ERP Systems

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Global Supply-chain strategy, Select and evaluate suppliers for new product introduction, Drive adoption of new technologies and automation in supply-chain, Monitor supplier performance and execute continuous improvement projects, Drive audit finding resolution with suppliers, Identify and implement supply-chain risk mitigation measures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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