Intuitive · 13 hours ago
Senior Supplier Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $231K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, committed to transforming healthcare. The Senior Supplier Engineer will ensure high quality and stable delivery of purchased production components from suppliers, leading part qualification activities and addressing manufacturing process challenges.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead Part Qualification activities in support of NPI programs
Lead Core Product Teams in defining efficient manufacturing methods for metals commodity at suppliers
Develop suppliers manufacturing methods, testing and inspection prior to part qualification
Quickly address potential line down incidents
Take ownership of dispositioning non-conforming material and address systemic or significant non-conformances with formal corrective actions
Drive corrective actions through use of various Root Cause tools (8D, 5 Why, etc), determining true root cause, implementing effective and lasting corrective and preventive actions
Identify the correct process for manufacturing the part, considering process quality, long term capacity and total lifecycle cost
Identify where DFM is appropriate to achieve higher quality, lower costs or better supply chain capacity
Educate internal customers and suppliers regarding supplier quality, process and operational capabilities, best value manufacturing methods and tooling for key supplier processes
Qualification
Required
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)
BS degree in Engineering field or equivalent experience
Ability to read and modify engineering drawings
Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
Ability to follow GMP
Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – both domestic and international between 10 and 25%
Preferred
Experience in a medical device company
Experience with low-volume high-mix production environments
Familiarity with 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485
Experience in auditing suppliers to these standards is preferred
At a minimum, candidate should understand GDP and QMS methods
Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity
Desired product 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
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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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