Supplier Quality Engineering Manager - Supplier Development

General Summary

We are establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering focused on strategic supply chain initiatives and projects, strengthening supplier capability, and supporting long-term supply continuity and resiliency. The successful candidate will lead a growing team while in partnership with Strategic Procurement on supplier development efforts and cross-functional programs. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross-functional influence, and long-term impact to the overall business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supplier Development & Capability Building
  • Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long-term supplier readiness
  • Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities
  • Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives
  • Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations
  • Support and execute on make versus buy analysis
• Supplier Enablement
  • Partner with Strategic Procurement to support category strategy and diversification efforts
  • Support new supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives
  • Support supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs
  • Support evaluation of outsource programs
  • Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts
  • Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains
• Supply Risk Reduction
  • Support supplier segmentation and risk stratification activities associated with capability, capacity, scalability, and other business continuity factors
  • Participate in subtier supplier assessments and mitigation efforts, as appropriate
  • Contribute technical inputs supporting long-term supply continuity initiatives
• Organization Leadership
  • Lead and develop a growing Supplier Development Engineering team
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritization support
  • Help establish operating models, engagement processes, and best practices for the Supplier Development organization
  • Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality functions

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
• Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
• Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills
• Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives
• Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities
• Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives
• Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains
• Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred

Location and Pay

Alameda, CA

Annual Base Salary: $138,000 to $203,000

What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)