Senior Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Lead supplier engagement strategies for high-value components (semiconductors, PCBAs, perception systems) to support New Product Introductions and scalable production.
Role type
Senior individual contributor Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Supplier partnerships and production readiness for high-tech hardware components
Domain
High-tech hardware manufacturing (electronics, mechanical systems, optics)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification, Quality Management Systems (ISO, IATF), APQP, PPAP, RCA, FMEA, component manufacturing processes, engineering drawing interpretation, supply chain risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Lean, Six Sigma, CQE, PMP
Technologies
CNC machining, injection molding, optics, PCBA
Responsibilities
Lead supplier engagement strategies across high-impact commodity areas; Act as technical liaison between Engineering and suppliers; Drive supplier qualification and production readiness for NPI; Conduct technical assessments and audits of supplier facilities; Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; Lead root cause analysis and drive supplier improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC