Senior Supervisor Supplier Engineering

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Danvers, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supervisor – Supplier Engineering leads a team of Supplier Engineers responsible for managing supplier performance, product quality, and manufacturing scalability within the Electronics category. This role serves as a primary technical and strategic interface with key suppliers, driving supplier qualification, process optimization, and lifecycle management initiatives. The position ensures execution excellence across product development and sustaining programs while fostering strong supplier partnerships and advancing “Quality at the Source.”

Requirements

Bachelors degree required (masters degree preferred) in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or related fields
5+ years experience in professional field, preferably at a manufacturer who designs, manufactures and/or assembles electrical components, PCBAs or consoles/box builds, plastic/Injection molded parts
Demonstrated experience in printed circuit board manufacturing, SMT process, electrical component and assembly design theory (including PCB, batteries, cables/connectors, displays, and console/box design and manufacturing)
Demonstrated experience designing, improving or supporting manufacturing of injection molded and/or extruded plastics components
Knowledge of the process flow for ordering, receiving and using custom direct materials; including generating incoming inspection plans, participating in MRB investigations, non-conformance generation and disposition, and management of product through ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Demonstrated experience developing process validation plans, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols/reports required.
Experience designing and executing Gauge R&R studies preferred.
Demonstrated experience with root cause investigation, including the ability to validate root cause by turning off and on the failure
Knowledge of statistical process control, including run charts, IM-R charts, setting control limits and generally keeping a process in a state of control.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt preferred.
Basic metrology skills, including experience with calipers, gauge pins, vision system/optical comparator
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including schedule and stakeholder management, conflict resolution and identifying critical path
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of FDA 21CFR820/821 and ISO 13485 requirements
Working knowledge of SAP a plus
Willingness to travel up to 30% within as well as outside of the United States

Nice To Haves

Agile Decision Making
Developing Others
Efficiency Analysis
Emerging Technologies
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Lean Supply Chain Management
Problem Solving
Process Control
Process Engineering
Process Improvements
Product Costing
Product Improvements
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
Situational Awareness
Supply Planning
Team Management
Technical Research
Technical Support
Vendor Selection

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supplier Engineers to deliver strong technical execution and business results
Conduct performance management including goal setting (“What” and “How”), feedback, and development planning
Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture aligned with Leadership Imperatives
Act as escalation point for complex technical and supplier issues
Own strategic relationships with key suppliers for complex components, assemblies, and finished goods
Define and execute supplier strategies including second sourcing, risk mitigation, and long-term capability development
Establish and drive “Quality at the Source” programs with critical suppliers
Provide input into sourcing decisions and supplier capability assessments
Oversee supplier governance processes including: Process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Failure investigations and corrective actions, Capacity expansion and obsolescence management
Ensure milestone tracking, execution accountability, and reporting to stakeholders
Guide supplier engineering team in manufacturing process analysis and optimization
Drive yield improvement, cost reduction, and process capability enhancement initiatives
Ensure execution of: FMEA-based risk assessments, Process validation strategies (MVP, IQ/OQ/PQ), Measurement system evaluations (e.g., Gauge R&R)
Provide technical expertise in electronics, PCBAs, injection molding, and extrusion
Partner with R&D to incorporate Design for Excellence (DFx) principles (DFM/DFT)
Represent supplier capabilities and constraints during design and development phases
Align with Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure robust execution
Support product lifecycle changes and supplier qualification activities
Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation
Ensure consistent execution of Supplier Engineering processes and tools
Drive continuous improvement of processes, governance, and supplier engagement models