Sr Mgr Supplier Engineering
About The Position
The Senior Manager Supplier Engineering will lead a team responsible for manufacturing process selection and supplier selection and qualification for components used in Intuitive’s next-generation robotic platforms. The role sets supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies and drives supplier engagement and technical strategy across motion control systems, electromechanical assemblies, electronics, and precision mechanical components. The position partners with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program Management to execute New Product Introduction objectives. The role combines technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and team development in a complex product-development environment. It includes assessing supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, and scalability; mitigating technical and program risks; and advancing design-for-manufacturability and design-for-supply-chain practices. Supplier-related technologies include 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. Supplier travel may be required domestically and internationally, approximately 25% as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of related experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Development, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience leading component or supplier development, or leadership of equivalent areas.
- Significant medical or medical-device experience is preferred in the experience description.
- Proven ability to lead teams in solving complex technical and process problems.
- Proven ability to hire capable staff and grow and mentor employees.
- Experience in New Product Introduction.
- Outstanding 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 quality, cost, and capacity input variables.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to travel to suppliers domestically and internationally as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Agile and SAP is preferred.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 is preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus.
- Significant medical or medical-device experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, develop, and provide technical direction and organizational leadership to a team of Supplier Engineers.
- Own supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies in relation to NPI programs.
- Drive supplier selection, qualification, development, and technical risk mitigation activities.
- Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to influence architecture, supplier engagement strategy, and make-versus-buy decisions.
- Lead technical assessments of supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, and scalability.
- Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-supply-chain excellence 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 the listed technologies.
- Build partnerships across engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams.
- Influence technical and business decisions without direct authority and facilitate alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Communicate effectively with executive and working-team audiences.
- Travel to suppliers domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 25%).
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
