Senior Supplier Engineer

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Responsible for ensuring suppliers meet ISI requirements for quality service delivery and cost. Drive suppliers to continuously improve business and manufacturing processes. Evaluate and select suppliers. Guide Engineering in choosing suppliers for new products and providing DFM input to new designs. Supports both NPI and ongoing production monitors and works with suppliers to improve supplier performance. Executes detailed projects with suppliers to implement changes and improvements affecting quality cost capacity risk and sub-supplier management.

The ideal candidate has a track record of driving new optoelectrical and optomechanical product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers or contract manufacturers. This individual has experience as a process engineer optimizing performance quality capacity and cost and has managed suppliers to maintain a healthy supply chain during new product introduction and scale-up.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with suppliers and functional teams including product design manufacturing and the project management office (PMO) to launch new products by implementing improvements in performance quality capacity and cost.
• Engage in the DFM process early in the development cycle to select optimal processes and suppliers for the part considering long-term fit and total cost of ownership.
• Drive changes to ISI requirements as necessary by initiating and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the engineering change order process.
• Complete the part qualification process for production readiness and drive suppliers to complete deliverables including but not limited to pFMEA process validations First Article Inspection (FAI) Cpk studies DFx operational metrics capacity and cost analysis.
• Establish milestones and success criteria for projects related to supplier activities within Intuitive and at our suppliers.
• Manage supplier changes including but not limited to manufacturing process changes production optimization facility changes new equipment qualification and new line validations.
• Manage suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance and excel in all key performance indicators (KPIs) such as supplier-owned quality capacity and sub-tier management.
• Own and drive to closure supplier variances from symptoms through root cause analysis to corrective action including careful CAPA documentation.
• Clearly communicate project status to key stakeholders internally and externally.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements:

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

• Bachelors degree in engineering optics physical or material science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product design manufacturing process engineering or a related field in optoelectronics
• In-depth understanding of the principles of physical optics (e.g. light delivery polarization) and color science (e.g. white point color gamut)
• In-depth experience manufacturing illuminators and display assemblies both internally and externally
• Strong technical skills in problem solving root cause analysis and driving corrective actions to closure
• Proven ability to interpret detailed drawings and execute tolerance stack-ups at both the assembly and part level
• Proven experience managing technical programs involving cross-functional teams and suppliers or contract manufacturers
• Solid understanding of best practices in project management Six Sigma Lean and statistical process control
• Knowledge of document management systems and ERP Systems preferably Agile and SAP
• Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in the medical device automotive or aerospace industries is a plus.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and other company sites (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 COVID-19.  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

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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 market-competitive 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 compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time