Manager, Supplier Engineering

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Company Overview

Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics where our vision mission and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT we put the patient first in everything we do andare committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows we improve the quality of life of patients provide more effective treatment options for surgeons uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.

The Opportunity That Awaits You:

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey that will revolutionize the way men suffering from BPH are treated Join us as a Manager Supplier Engineering and be at the forefront of partnering with our suppliers and contract manufacturers that supply high value and high-quality components and sub-assemblies for our groundbreaking Aquablation Robotic System.

The Supplier Engineering (SE) Manager is responsible for leading a team of supplier engineers setting priorities and guiding execution of component qualification activities. The SE Manager is responsible for ensuring suppliers and contract manufacturers meet PROCEPT BioRobotics requirements for quality delivery service and cost. The role partners closely with Quality Operations R&D and Supply Chain in supplier evaluation and provides input to part specifications to improve manufacturability. The role balances hands-on technical leadership with managerial responsibilities including supplier strategy development execution and cross-functional influence. The role supports both on-going production and new components development executes detailed projects with suppliers leads supplier development and supports supply chain risk mitigation activities. The SE Manager possesses broad and deep manufacturing experience for processes such as electronics assembly (cables PCBAs etc.) metals processing precision machining plastic injection molding and contracted assembly of medical devices.

What Your Day-To-Day Will Involve:

Lead Supplier Engineering (SE) team to complete project/ part qualification deliverables including: Supplier pFMEA Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) Inspection Reports Gage R&R and Process Capability Analysis.
Manage Supplier Engineering resources projects key operational deliverables and program metrics. Optimize and balance SE workload to optimize talent utilization work content and priorities.
Own and manage the overall portfolio of SE work content including part qualifications sustaining activity cross-functional project support and workflow efficiency improvements.
Identify supplier development opportunities and partner with Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing to develop and execute supplier development plans.
Manage overall portfolio of Supplier Change Notifications (SCNs) including manufacturing process changes material changes facility moves new equipment qualifications and new line validations. Track SCN metrics for timely completions and assess impact on business requirements on a continual basis.
Partner with Supplier Quality to investigate and address trends in Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and support implementation of corrective / preventive actions for purchased parts.
Manage and coordinate problem solving and root cause identification for parts not meeting requirements or specifications.
Review and approve supplier protocols qualification reports. Release documentation and reports in Change management systems; Engineering Change Order (ECO).
Partner with Supply Chain to address supplier capacity constraints. Execute projects for capacity expansion qualification of additional tooling or manufacturing lines to meet target business plan capacity.
Work with Supply Chain and suppliers to identify opportunities and execute projects for cost reductions.
Partner with suppliers to continually improve their manufacturing process performance using a collection of best practices in Six Sigma Lean SPC.
Partner with R&D and suppliers to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) activities by engaging suppliers early in the development cycle to provide feedback on part designs and specifications.
Effectively prioritize and advance multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
Research and recommend new technologies to improve reliability efficiency and contribute to cost reduction.
Maintain trained status for and comply with all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product quality and support regulatory compliance.
Understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality and EHS policies.
Travel to supplier locations domestic and international as needed (approx. 25% travel anticipated).

The Qualifications We Need You to Possess:

BS in Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years experience. At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience managing technical teams.
Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical quality and business capabilities.
Ability to interpret and understand the impact of purchased part changes like alternate raw material change supplier process change supplier tooling change etc. to the internal manufacturing process and design and develop implement/execute qualification test plans.
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T) and communicate technical information.
Experience working in a structured design process such as ISO9000 or FDA QSR knowledge of regulatory approval process and requirements.
Ability to work in a cross functional environment lead meetings follow up on action items and deadlines. Escalate issues when necessary.
Ability to travel 25% to suppliers on an as needed basis domestic and international.
Experience in leading highly technical projects in a cross functional environment both internally and with CMs/Suppliers.
Extensive experience with root cause analysis and problem solving for both technical and process issues.
Working knowledge of design control and cGMP requirements for medical device manufacturing per FDA QSR and ISO13485-2003 or ISO9001 and EN46001.
Basic working knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks or other) software.
Prior experience in the medical device industry is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly manage a team of Supplier Engineers and/or technicians.
Coach and mentor team members through technical quality and supplier challenges.
Mentor engineers on quality and business processes.
Manage priorities to meet business requirements. Day to day workload management. Supplier Engineering resource management.
Performance management. Mentor and foster career growth for direct reports.

$164500 - $193530 a year

Compensation also includes an annual bonus flexible time off and RSUs at offer! Work Authorization Status: Citizen / Permanent Resident

Understanding PROCEPTs Culture

At PROCEPT we believe every person matters. Every employee every patient every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept curiosity ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.

And this doesnt happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building an immersion in Procepts history jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow as both managers and learners in an environment that challenges supports and broadens.

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept we push beyond just finding a work/life balance we strive to find a work/life blend a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to one that you can proudly share with your family friends and acquaintances.

An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics wont just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT!

PROCEPTs health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage wellness programs on-site gym a 401(k) plan with employer match short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance wellbeing benefits flexible or paid time off paid parental leave paid holidays and many more!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation disability genetic information pregnancy age or any other protected status set forth in federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY

Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills depth of experience relevant certifications and training and specific work location. Based on the factors above Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus equity and the benefits listed above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Well provide you training for and ask you to maintain trained status for and comply with all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.

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Company OverviewEmbark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics where our vision mission and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT we put the patient first in everything we do andare committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH otherwise known...