Senior Supplier Engineer

Primary Function of the Position

The mission of Supplier Engineering is to ensure high quality and stable delivery of purchased production components from suppliers operating under robust quality systems. Each supplier engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet ISI requirements for product quality, cost, and service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related experience in Manufacturing, Supplier Process Engineering, Design, or related field

• Ability to motivate suppliers and lead teams to solve difficult technical and process problems

• Knowledge of pFMEA, process validation, inspection and test techniques

• Experience using Word, Excel, as well as PLM (preferably Agile) and ERP Information Systems (preferably SAP)

Education and Training

• BS degree in Engineering field or equivalent experience

• Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Skills and Experience

• Ability to read and modify engineering drawings

• Experience in a medical device company

• Familiarity with 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485

• Experience in auditing suppliers to these standards is preferred

• Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity

• Experience in at least two of the following categories: Tungsten micro cable manufacturing and crimping, Development of custom automation for manufacturing processes, Statistical process control, Mechanical Motion Products: Bearings, Gears and Screws, Motors, Breaks, Encoders and Inertial Sensors

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – both domestic and international between 10 and 25%