Senior Supplier Engineer
Core
Lead Supplier Engineer responsible for influencing design architecture, component specifications, and manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and scalability objectives for robotic surgical systems.
Role type
Senior Supplier Engineer (Manufacturing & Supply Chain)
Builds
Robotic surgical systems (e.g., da Vinci, Ion) and their supply chain components
Domain
Medical Devices / Robotic Surgery / Manufacturing Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for Manufacturability (DFM), metal fabrication expertise (machining, sheet metal, welding), supplier capability assessment, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), risk mitigation (FMEA), cross-functional project management, ERP/MRP proficiency, mechanical drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis, metrology techniques, electro-mechanical assembly knowledge, regulated environment experience (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820), Lean/Six Sigma/SPC, supplier audit experience
Technologies
SAP, MS Office, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Translate design intent into manufacturable specifications and optimized processes; evaluate supplier capabilities and process limits; lead technical reviews and risk mitigation; execute process validation and qualification; develop supply base strategies; drive supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement; partner with Design, Quality, and Operations teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC