Senior Supplier Engineer

Primary Function of Position:

Lead Supplier Engineer on a design project. Responsible for influencing the design architecture component specifications and component manufacturing process based on supplier capabilities.  Responsible for DFM cost modeling commodity knowledge support supplier selection and BOM cost targets.  Responsible for qualification of all components and launch plan.   Post launch responsible for driving suppliers to continuously improve business and manufacturing processes.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by translating design intent into clear measurable specifications and manufacturable solutions

• Influence component technology sourcing and manufacturing approaches to meet quality cost scalability and business objectives

• Evaluate and develop supplier capabilities including process capability (Cp/Cpk) capacity and workstation limitations to ensure alignment with tolerance and production requirements

• Translate design requirements into optimized processes tooling fixturing and sequencing including appropriate fabrication and assembly methods

• Lead supplier technical reviews capability assessments and risk mitigation including dFMEA/pFMEA alignment

• Define and execute process validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ FAI Cpk) to ensure production readiness

• Develop and execute supply base strategies to mitigate risks related to lead time sub-tier complexity and sole-source dependencies

• Drive supplier development root cause analysis and CAPA to improve quality delivery and process robustness

• Establish and leverage supplier performance metrics (cost quality delivery capacity capability) to drive continuous improvement

• Partner cross-functionally with Design Quality and Operations to ensure alignment through development launch and production

• Develop and influence using metrics for supplier part cost delivery quality capacity and capability by creating metrics to measure real improvement and judge required intervention or change at the supplier or in a commodity.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable expertise across a wide range of manufacturing processes with deep specialization in metal fabrication including Precision machining sheet metal fabrication welding processes surface treatment and coatings Clear understanding of key input variables impacting quality cost cycle time and capacity.

• Proven ability to work alongside design engineers assess supplier capabilities assess process risk and capacity drive supplier performance to meet production and compliance goals.

• Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical quality and business capabilities

• Strong Project Management skills with ability to manage multiple suppliers timelines and cross functional dependencies.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to present technical topics clearly to executive leadership.

• Excellent Interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration skills with ability to influence both internal teams and external suppliers. building skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgement and data-driven decision making.

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) and strong working knowledge of MS office tools.

• Ability to read interpret and communicate complex mechanical drawings and specifications

Required Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing or related field)

• 8 years of relevant experience in Supplier Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Design or related field.

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Experience with GD&T tolerance stack-up analysis and metrology techniques

• Knowledge of cutting-edge technologies used in metal fabrication in machining and sheet metal assembly apply the suppliers process capability to provide the design solutions.

• Familiarity with electro-mechanical assemblies and CAD tools

• Experience in regulated environments (ISOCFR Part 820)

• Background in Lean Six Sigma or SPC implementation

• Experience with supplier audits process validation and qualification

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

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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. 

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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