Senior Supplier Engineer - Acquisitions (Extrusions & Catheter Systems)
About The Position
Serve as the supplier engineering lead for all extrusion and catheter-related scope in acquisitions, from technical due diligence through post-close integration. Lead supplier and process due diligence, including on-site assessments of extrusion processes, materials, tooling, secondary operations, and finished catheter assembly. Identify design, process, capacity, quality, and regulatory risks within acquired supplier ecosystems and define mitigation and integration plans. Partner with R&D and Design Assurance to assess design robustness and manufacturability of acquired catheter systems and recommend design or process changes as required. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Quality to execute acquisition-specific deliverables, including:
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting complex extrusion-based or catheter systems in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience working directly with external suppliers in a technical leadership role
- Ability to travel 10-15% globally in support of acquisition-related supplier assessments
- Deep expertise in medical-grade polymer extrusion, including multilumen tubing and reinforced catheter shafts
- Hands-on experience with complex catheter construction, bonding processes, and secondary operations
- Experience performing supplier technical due diligence and supporting M&A integration activities
- Strong understanding of polymer materials, performance characteristics, and reliability drivers
- Experience operating in medical device or other GMP-regulated industries
- Working knowledge of risk assessment, process capability analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Proven ability to operate independently, make sound technical judgments in incomplete data environments, and influence without formal authority
- Clear, direct communicator comfortable engaging with senior technical and business leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
