Supplier Engineering Manager
About The Position
Manage a team of Supplier Engineers focused on introducing new products into production and sustaining products already in production for the Multiport business unit. The role leads the resolution of complex issues involving supplier manufacturing processes, quality, and business relationships, and develops supplier quality systems and manufacturing processes to sustain suppliers and parts effectively. The manager leads strategic supplier selection, evaluation, development, and improvement; develops long-term supplier strategy; maintains supplier quality and compliance; manages supplier relationships and business risks; and drives supplier performance in quality, cost, capacity, and delivery. The role also supports product qualification and lifecycle transfers, manages supplier change projects, investigates improvement opportunities, and guides corrective and preventive action and resolution of complex manufacturing issues. The position works cross-functionally to improve supplier engineering processes.
Requirements
- Proven ability to lead teams in solving complex technical and process problems.
- Proven ability to hire capable staff and grow and mentor staff.
- Proven ability to assess cost and capacity across the supply base and develop plans to meet strategic targets.
- Outstanding analytical skills and good judgment.
- 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; Agile and SAP are preferred.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 is preferred.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, including key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to executives.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- BS degree in engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of related experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience leading supplier development or supplier quality engineering teams, or equivalent areas.
- Ability to travel to suppliers domestically and internationally as needed (25%).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus; significant medical or medical device experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of plastics injection molding process development.
- Knowledge of plastics extrusion process development.
- Knowledge of silicone/elastomer processing.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of supplier engineers in strategic supplier selection, evaluation, development, and improvement to establish and maintain a high-performing, long-term, sustainable production supply chain.
- Develop and implement a robust long-term supplier strategy for the product family.
- Select and evaluate suppliers that fit the supplier strategy and influence stakeholders to use and maximize the production supply base.
- Ensure suppliers comply with the Intuitive quality management system.
- Manage quality, mitigate business risks, and address related challenges.
- Manage supplier relationships to support effective partnerships between Intuitive and suppliers.
- Support completion of Production Part Qualification deliverables, including pFMEA, special process validations, FAI, and process capability analysis.
- Support transfer of parts and suppliers throughout the product development life cycle.
- Manage planning and implementation of supplier change management projects using the Supplier Change Request process.
- Develop and use measurement techniques and metrics for supplier part quality, capability, cost, capacity, and delivery, and determine when action is required.
- Identify and investigate cost-reduction and quality-improvement opportunities; research and present data-driven plans to management.
- Drive suppliers to improve business and manufacturing process performance using project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, and negotiation best practices.
- Review, analyze, and close non-conformances and first article inspections; assess risk analyses and justifications; determine supplier corrective and preventive actions; and identify ways to prevent recurrence.
- Lead the team in solving complex process issues in the manufacture of components and assemblies.
- Facilitate and influence cross-functional work to improve supplier engineering processes.
- Travel to suppliers domestically and internationally as needed (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
Manager
