Supplier Engineer 3 - Metals

Hologic•Newark, DE

5d•$97,600 - $152,000

About The Position

The Metal Materials Engineer will be an essential team member supporting internal manufacturing by managing and validating projects, often with suppliers, for new custom metal materials, fabricated components, and related manufacturing processes. Projects begin at design concept and conclude with production acceptance. Responsibilities include supplier process development, technical evaluation, testing, statistical analysis, qualification, and ongoing process improvement. This position also involves sustaining product support to ensure quality products, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. The role incorporates various engineering disciplines, including Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Supplier Quality Engineering.

Requirements

BA or BS degree, preferred in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Validation Engineering
Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six-Sigma Certification preferred but not required
Certified Quality Engineering Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Manage metal raw materials, fabricated components, and assemblies, including finished and semi-finished forms
Lead initiatives that may involve sheet, bar, tube, foil, wire, or custom alloy supply materials
Lead initiatives that may involve machined, stamped, formed, welded, or finished parts
Lead technical evaluation and qualification of new and existing metal suppliers, including process capability, control strategies, and manufacturing readiness
Review supplier process flow, PFMEA, control plans, inspection methods, and validation packages to ensure robust and scalable production
Support first article inspection, process qualification, and production acceptance activities for supplier-manufactured metal materials and components
Lead materials failure and defect analysis, including corrosion, cracking, burrs, contamination, hardness issues, dimensional drift, cosmetic defects that impact function, and surface finish problems
Apply mechanical understanding of custom manufacturing systems and metal component fabrication processes and their impact on performance
Develop inspection and measurement techniques, including fixtures, gauges, and metrology approaches for dimensional, surface, and functional verification
Continuously improve internal and external supplier processes to reduce the time to market, enhance product quality, and decrease costs
Support the design transfer process from R&D to Operations, which may include defining material requirements, qualifying metal raw materials and assemblies, and establishing supplier manufacturing methods
Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback based on concepts, drawings, and prototype components to achieve robust and consistent manufacturing processes
Provide material and process alternatives based on application requirements, including alloy selection, forming method, machining approach, joining method, surface finish, corrosion resistance, and cleanliness requirements
Collaborate with suppliers on prototype development, manufacturability assessments, and process readiness for scale-up
Support complex cross-functional investigations
Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for non-conforming events or manufacturing concerns utilizing risk-based approach methods
Participate in ideation activities, cause and effect analysis, process variables mapping, and pFMEAs
Initiate and/or review change orders related to suppliers, including collaborating with appropriate departments and personnel
Actively manage tooling, fixtures, and process maintenance with suppliers and monitor performance trends
Support supplier quality and process improvements related to dimensional variation, surface condition, corrosion, fit, function, and long-term process capability