Manager Supplier Engineering - SP

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Primary Function of Position Manage a team Supplier Engineers working throughout the product development lifecycle for the SP Advanced Instruments, Stapler & Vessel Sealer products. Lead the team to execute strategic projects to optimize commodities, sub-commodities and individual suppliers; execute detailed projects with suppliers to implement changes and improvements affecting quality, cost, capacity, risk; manage supplier and sub-tier supply-chain risk; and support launch of new products. Ability to understand and solve complex issues associated with supplier’s manufacturing process, quality and business inter-relationships.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead teams to solve difficult technical and process problems
Proven ability to hire highly capable staff, and grow and mentor staff
Proven ability in New Product Introduction and rapid scaling in production
Outstanding analytical skills along with good judgment
Proficient in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques, certification preferred
Proficient in pFMEA, process validation, route cause investigation, inspection and test techniques
Knowledge of document management system and ERP Information Systems, preferably Agile and SAP
Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executive level management
Demonstrated Project Management skills
Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international
BA or BS degree in engineering
12 or more years related experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or related field with significant medical or medical device experience preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience leading engineering teams, or leadership of equivalent areas.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred
Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead a team of supplier engineers in strategic supplier selection, evaluation, development, and improvement to establish and maintain a high performing, long term sustainable production supply chain.
Supplier Selection and Evaluation Lead a product family in developing and implementing a robust long-term supplier strategy.
Select and evaluate suppliers that fit the supplier strategy and influence key stakeholders to utilize and maximize the use of the Production supply base.
Lead the assessment of suppliers against key selection criteria for Preferred Suppliers.
Develop suppliers in operations and quality to meet requirements of ISI and promote new suppliers to production status.
Manage supplier relationships to effectively partner ISI and the supplier.
Using the ASL and Global Commodity Matrix, manage quality and performance of the commodity supply base within ISI in partnership with Engineering and Purchasing.
Process Development Take a lead role in manufacturing process selection Complete Production Part Qualification deliverables: pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Process Capability Analysis Support transfer of parts and suppliers from NPI to sustaining production Provide status of the readiness (quality, capacity, delivery) of the supply chain for major production process changes.
Drive changes to ISI requirements as necessary by initiating and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the ECO process.
Manage the planning and implementation of supplier change management projects using the Supplier Change Request process (SCR).
Promote DFM enhancements by engaging suppliers and Engineering early in the development cycle to deliver feedback on manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production.