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Senior Supplier Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-09

Core

Drive supplier engineering strategy, selection, qualification, and technical risk mitigation for critical components in next-generation robotic platforms.

Role type

Senior Supplier Engineer (Medical Devices)

Builds

Robotic surgical systems components including motion control, electromechanical assemblies, electronics, and precision mechanical parts.

Domain

Medical Devices / Robotics / Manufacturing

Required skills

New Product Introduction (NPI), GD&T, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, pFMEA, process validation, route cause investigation, ERP systems, design-for-manufacturability, cross-functional influence

Preferred skills

21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, high-volume medical device experience

Technologies

Motor assemblies, encoders, gearboxes, brakes, bearings, rails, ball screws, PCBAs, cable assemblies, precision machined components, castings, forgings, sheet metal assemblies

Responsibilities

Drive supplier selection and qualification; lead technical assessments of supplier capabilities and manufacturing readiness; partner with engineering and sourcing teams on make-versus-buy decisions; mitigate program risks; optimize cost and performance of supplier technologies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership