Intuitive · 1 month ago
Sr. Supplier Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to enhancing minimally invasive care. The Sr. Supplier Engineer will ensure suppliers meet quality and performance standards while driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Complete Part Qualification (PPQP) deliverables, including Supplier pFMEA, Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis
Work with suppliers to execute cost reductions, capacity improvements, and risk mitigation
Select the right process and supplier for the part, considering long-term fit and total cost of ownership
Manage supplier changes, including manufacturing process changes, production optimization, facility changes, new equipment qualification, and new line validations
Drive changes to ISI requirements as necessary by initiating and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the engineering change order process
Own and drive to closure supplier variances from symptoms through root cause analysis to corrective action, including careful CAPA documentation
Effectively prioritize and advance multiple concurrent projects and tasks
Clearly communicate project status to key stakeholders
Build, own, and relentlessly pursue a vision for developing suppliers
Understand the proper level of documentation detail for tracking of actions and justification of decisions
Generate key metrics for the team and suppliers and continually drive for the timely achievement of those metrics
Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet Intuitive’s requirements for supplier excellence using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, and negotiation. Lead these efforts without managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously
Implement corrective and preventive actions for the supplier process by driving the supplier’s investigations and root cause analysis
Work with suppliers and ISI engineering for the new product introduction to:
Create product supplier landscapes to determine launch readiness and report to management
Develop supplier ramp readiness plans by judging business risk based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability
DFM by engaging suppliers early in the development cycle to provide feedback on manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
Influence and guide Engineering in choosing suppliers by determining selection criteria for preferred suppliers and leading the team effort to evaluate preferred suppliers
Review, analyze, and close customer complaints, manufacturing variance requests, and first-article inspections by judging risk analyses and justifications
Evaluate corrective and preventive actions at suppliers and look for opportunities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years related experience with a BS Engineering degree or 6 years' experience with an MS in Engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to executive-level management
Excellent Interpersonal skills and team-building skills
Excellent Project Management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with good judgment
Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities
Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity (Machining, Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Injection Molding, and/or knowledge in Contract Manufacturing)
Proven ability to lead teams to solve difficult technical and process problems
Proven ability in New Product Introduction and rapid scaling in production
Proficient in pFMEA, process validation, root cause investigation, inspection, and test techniques
Knowledge of document management systems and ERP Systems, preferably Agile and SAP
Ability to travel to suppliers on an as-needed basis – domestic and international (approx. 25%)
Preferred
Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred
Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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