Supply Chain Engineering Manager

About the role

Join Tecan as a Supply Chain Engineering Manager, where you'll play a critical role in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), driving supplier performance, and ensuring manufacturing readiness from product launch through full-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production by identifying and resolving mechanical and manufacturing challenges.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Program Management, Planning, and Purchasing to support production and product lifecycle objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Tecan, customers, and suppliers to identify and resolve Design for Manufacturing (DFM) opportunities.
• Manage assigned commodities including machined components, sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, plastics, cable assemblies, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and related suppliers.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies that improve supplier performance, quality, delivery, and total cost.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives that deliver measurable value while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
• Evaluate, qualify, and recommend suppliers during quoting, NPI, production transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Support supplier transitions, tooling implementation, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production readiness for new programs.
• Provide technical expertise for supplier selection, manufacturing process improvements, tooling development, and strategic engineering projects.
• Resolve supplier-related issues impacting production, including quality concerns, material shortages, delivery delays, and manufacturing constraints.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies that protect production schedules and revenue objectives.
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and recommend solutions that improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall business performance.
• Support supplier qualification activities and ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through effective communication and technical leadership.
• Influence cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel periodically to supplier and customer locations to support technical reviews, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness activities.

Requirements

• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Proven supplier development, supplier management, and technical problem-solving experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to think strategically while executing day-to-day operational priorities.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Self-motivated with exceptional project management and execution skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering customer-focused solutions.
• Adaptability and resilience in rapidly changing business environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Four or more years of experience in Supply Chain Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical engineering role.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing environments.
• Experience working directly with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, manufacturing transfers, and production scale-up activities.
• Experience managing technical supplier relationships and commodity strategies is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in customer-facing environments.
• Experience working within multinational organizations is a plus.

Skills

• Experience supporting medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with global supplier development and international manufacturing.
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems, APQP, PPAP, FAI, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience supporting offshore manufacturing transfers and tooling development.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Quality, or Project Management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective on your first day.
• 16 company-paid holidays.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• HSA & HRA options.
• 401(k) employer match on first 6% contributions (no vesting period).
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Legal Shield / Identity Shield.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.

Pay

Salary Range: $120K-150K

Schedule

Full-Time | Exempt