Supplier Development Engineer

Enovis•Aiken, SC

About The Position

At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it. Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. As a key member of the NPI team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes. A Supplier Engineer role concentrates in general on technical aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased implants and instruments at Enovis. The Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances in the supply chain in support of business continuity and the

Requirements

This position requires bachelor’s degree in science or BSME, or related Engineering Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Engineering or Engineering Project Management role.
Level maybe based on years of experience.
Travel Requirements: <25%

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the areas of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, and Process Control Concepts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Validation and product/process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Use of Problem Solving and Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. 6 Sigma, DMAIC).
Experience with data analysis (Minitab) preferred.
Experience with Measurement Systems (CMM’s, Vision Inspection and Profilometers).
Experience with CAD Software Solid Works, MasterCAM.
Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994.
Supply Chain Project Management Experience
Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.
Master’s degree in Engineering and/or metals/plastics machining experience a plus
Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Product Development, Regulatory and Marketing to drive supplier transfers for implants and instruments.
Supports and Leads cost-down projects throughout the Supply Chain.
Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise.
Works with Quality, Procurement to resolve issues and disposition product.
Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes
Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.
Participate in lean reviews, and Kaizen events.
May coach technicians or other engineering support employees.