Principal Engineer, Supplier Development
Core
Lead end-to-end technical validation of suppliers and drive design/development of complex interventional catheter delivery systems for implantable cardiac devices.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Supplier Development (Medical Devices)
Builds
Next-generation delivery systems and components for implantable devices
Domain
Medical device industry, cardiovascular surgery, catheter manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier validation, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), GD&T, Six Sigma, cross-functional project management, regulatory compliance (FDA/QSR/ISO), rapid product development, prototyping, test method development
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering/MBA, experience in interventional access devices, component-level manufacturing, complex assembly design, biomedical design, vendor management
Technologies
Extrusions, braiding, molding, laser welding, bonding techniques
Responsibilities
Lead supplier validation from component design to process characterization; partner with R&D and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness; influence design iteration of delivery systems; oversee feasibility studies and clinical evaluations; manage timelines for commercial release
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership