Sr Supplier Process Engineer - Electro Optics

Primary Function of Position:

The mission of Supplier Engineering is to bring top quality components to our production lines by building a worldclass supplier network that can ensure continuity of supply growth to support our demand achieve yearly cost reductions and mitigate supply chain risks.

The ideal candidate will apply their broad and deep handson experience in manufacturing and design of electrooptics components complex electronic assemblies and systems and to execute strategic projects optimize commodities and individual suppliers that support Multiport DaVinci Systems for both ongoing sustaining and new product introduction efforts.

Roles And Responsibilities

This position has the responsibility and authority to:

• Work closely with our suppliers Intuitive design manufacturing and project teams to launch new products; implement performance quality capacity and cost improvements
• Own new products during pilot production phase through successful and sustained project launch
• Establish milestones and success criteria for responsible projects within Intuitive and at our suppliers. Drive decisions and escalate key issues quickly maintaining stakeholder alignment.
• Select the right process and suppliers for the part considering long term fit and total cost of ownership
• Develop suppliers to excel in all KPIs including Supplier owned quality capacity and subtier management.
• Empower suppliers to own completion of part qualification deliverables: pFMEA Special process validations FAI and Cpk studies DFx Operational metrics capacity and cost analysis.
• Own and drive to closure supplier variances from symptom through root cause analysis to corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for failure analysis of discrepant production components assemblies and field returns. Lead investigations where appropriate.
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on material cost reduction capacity enhancement streamlining of supply chain and commodity strategy.
• Clearly communicate project status to key stakeholders
• Understand proper level of documentation detail for tracking of actions and justification of decisions
• Generate key metrics for the team and suppliers and continually drive for timely achievement of those metrics.

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

To adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must possess:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience in electronics optics physical or material science advanced degree preferred
• 8 years of experience in design manufacturing process engineering equipment engineering or related field in electronics or optics. Associated with manufacturing of optical components such as lenses mirrors displays optical subassemblies etc.
• Indepth understanding of the principles of physical optics such as polarization color science such as white point color gamut etc. and familiarity with display technologies is highly recommended
• Proven ability to interpret detailed drawings and execute tolerance stackups for assemblies and part level
• Strong technical skills involving problem solving issue root causing and driving corrective actions to closure
• Solid understanding of best practices in Project management Agile Six Sigma Lean Statistical process control etc. is highly desirable
• Proven experience in program ownership vendor or contract manufacturer management is a must. Expertise in driving programs independently from NPI to endoflife
• Strong verbal and written communication skills excellent interpersonal skills
• Medical device Automotive or Aerospace experience is a plus
• Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international) as needed: 25%

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide marketcompetitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime