Protingent · 15 hours ago
Component Engineer 4
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expProtingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation. They are seeking a Component Engineer 4 to take ownership of CNC machining suppliers, ensuring high-quality and innovative products for surgical outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Own the CNC machining commodity with accountability for supplier capability, performance, and continuous improvement
Develop and execute supplier development roadmaps aligned with cost, capacity, quality, and business objectives
Lead supplier capability assessments and drive improvements in machining processes, controls, and technical maturity
Partner with sourcing on supplier selection, onboarding, dual sourcing, and long-term commodity strategy
Drive supplier performance through scorecards, development plans, and regular technical reviews
Lead early supplier involvement and DFM engagement with CNC machining suppliers during NPI and product launches
Work closely with design engineers to influence part design, tolerances, materials, and machining strategies to ensure manufacturability and cost targets
Facilitate supplier feedback into design iterations and document DFM decisions and trade-offs
Support prototype, pilot, and production ramp phases to ensure robust, scalable machining processes
Ensure supplier readiness for launch through process capability, capacity, and risk assessments
Drive supplier cost improvement initiatives including should-cost analysis, value engineering, and productivity enhancements
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capacity, scalability, and constraints; develop capacity expansion and mitigation plans
Identify and manage supplier-related risks (design, process, capacity, regulatory, and continuity of supply)
Lead mitigation actions for high-risk suppliers or components in partnership with cross-functional teams
Lead and manage / support supplier-related projects such as supplier transfers, process changes, and capacity expansions
Own project plans, milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution
Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders with data-driven recommendations
Apply manufacturing core tools to support supplier development and process maturity
Support supplier audits, process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and first article inspections (FAI) as part of supplier readiness
Lead structured problem-solving efforts to address supplier process gaps and performance issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum: 5 years of relevant industry experience in machining, supplier development engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering
Strong CNC machining and manufacturing experience in a production environment
Proficient in basic blueprint reading and knowledgeable in GD&T
Demonstrated experience owning a supplier commodity or managing a supplier portfolio
Experience supporting DFM with suppliers and design engineers
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing core and qualification process tools
Demonstrated project management, risk management, and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with design engineering, sourcing, quality, program management and operations
Understanding of ISO-based quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and their practical application at suppliers
Ability to apply risk-based judgment and make sound technical decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international) as needed: minimum 20%
Preferred
Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred
Experience with supplier audits and regulatory preferred
Benefits
Insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
Education/certification reimbursement
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
An administered 401k plan
Company
Protingent
Protingent delivers the top-tier technical and IT professionals you need to power your business forward.
201-500 employees
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