Sr Mgr Supplier Engineering
About The Position
The Senior Manager Supplier Engineering will lead a team responsible for selecting manufacturing processes, selecting and qualifying suppliers, and supporting components for Intuitive’s next-generation robotic platforms. The role sets supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies across new product introduction (NPI) programs and drives supplier engagement across motion control systems, electromechanical assemblies, electronics, and precision mechanical components. This leader partners with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program Management to execute NPI objectives. The position combines technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and team development in a complex product development environment. It also provides leadership in supplier selection, technical assessment, cost optimization, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for a broad range of components and technologies. The position is onsite weekly, with the percentage of onsite work defined by the leader. The schedule is set and the shift is day. Supplier travel, both domestic and international, is required as needed, estimated at 25%.
Requirements
- BSE degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent.
- 10 or more years of related experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Development, or a related field; significant medical or medical-device experience is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience leading component or supplier development, or leading equivalent areas.
- Proven ability to lead teams in solving complex technical and process problems.
- Proven ability to hire capable staff, develop employees, and mentor staff.
- Experience in New Product Introduction.
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T.
- Proficiency in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
- Proficiency in pFMEA, process validation, root-cause investigation, inspection, and test techniques.
- Knowledge of document management systems and ERP systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and their key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to travel to suppliers domestically and internationally as needed (25%).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus.
- Knowledge of Agile and SAP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Supplier Engineers through technical direction, coaching, career development, and organizational leadership.
- Own supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies related to NPI programs.
- Drive supplier selection, qualification, development, and technical risk mitigation.
- Partner with Engineering and Sourcing teams to influence architecture, supplier engagement strategy, and make-versus-buy decisions.
- Assess supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, and scalability.
- Promote design-for-manufacturability and design-for-supply-chain throughout product development.
- Partner with Program Management to identify, communicate, and mitigate program risks.
- Lead supplier selection, technical assessment, cost optimization, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for motor assemblies; encoders and sensing technologies; gearboxes; brakes and actuation mechanisms; bearings, rails, ball screws, and precision motion hardware; PCBAs; cable assemblies and interconnect systems; precision machined components; castings and forgings; and sheet metal assemblies.
- Build partnerships across engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams.
- Influence technical and business decisions without direct authority.
- Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Communicate effectively with executive leaders and working teams.
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation package including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
