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Senior Supplier Manufacturing Engineer - Motion Control

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Drive supplier engineering strategy, selection, qualification, and technical risk mitigation for motion control systems and precision components for next-generation robotic surgical platforms.

Role type

Senior Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (Motion Control)

Builds

Robotic surgical platforms (da Vinci, Ion) and their supply chain

Domain

Medical Devices / Robotics / Motion Control

Required skills

New Product Introduction (NPI), GD&T, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, pFMEA, process validation, route cause investigation, ERP systems, project management

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 components.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with cross-functional influence