Staff Supplier Engineer
Core
Ensure suppliers meet quality, service, delivery, and cost requirements; drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and select suppliers for new products.
Role type
Staff Supplier Engineer (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Builds
Manufacturing processes, supplier landscapes, and supply base health for medical device components.
Domain
Medical Devices / Manufacturing Engineering (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000152524169-staff-supplier-engineer-at-intuitive)
Required skills
Supplier evaluation and selection, Lean/6 Sigma/SPC implementation, root cause analysis, project management, cost reduction, capacity planning, risk mitigation, DFM input, technical specification management, statistical analysis, mechanical drawing interpretation, CAM software proficiency, metrology techniques, machining process knowledge, secondary process expertise, superalloy machining.
Preferred skills
CAD 3D modeling, ERP/PLM systems, high-volume medical device industry experience.
Responsibilities
Develop best manufacturing practices for NPI components; execute cost reductions and capacity improvements; manage supplier changes and validations; drive corrective actions and CAPA documentation; create supplier ramp readiness plans; review customer complaints and first article inspections; develop and maintain harness standards and design guidelines.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
