Sr Supplier Engineer
Intuitive

Job Info

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At Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique.  

As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare’s complex challenges. 

We believe a great idea can come from anywhere—inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and strive to achieve their highest potential.  

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. 

Primary Function of Position:

In this role, you will move surgery forward by putting the highest quality and most innovative products in the hands of our customers to enable better surgical outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will apply their broad and deep hands-on experience in manufacturing to produce da Vinci surgical systems. This role is responsible for on-going sustaining and improvement efforts for all active Systems products with a focus on mechanical components and assemblies. The assemblies under the responsibility of this role include parts that are machined, cast, molded, welded, formed, sintered, etc. You will select and develop our suppliers and manufacturing processes to produce high quality and reliable parts for use in our surgical robots.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with product design, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement improvements to performance, quality, capacity, and cost. Mange project plans and timelines.
• Seek out new suppliers in support of product needs. Assess supplier capabilities and fit to Intuitive quality, business, and technical requirements.
• Develop suppliers to excel in all KPIs including Supplier Owned Quality, Capacity, and Sub-tier Management.
• Manage completion of part qualification deliverables: pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, Cpk Studies, Capacity Studies, DfX, and cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance to quality management system and regulatory requirements.
• Solve complex problems using structured problem solving techniques.
• Apply improvements for supplier process issues by using true root cause analysis and corresponding corrective and preventive actions. (SCAR)
• Execute on supply chain optimizations to meet cost reduction objectives.

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum BS Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 8+ years related experience in Process/Manufacturing/Supplier Engineering or related field
• Hands on experience with mechanical components and related processing highly preferred
• Understanding of different manufacturing processes: machining, sheet metal, casting, molding, MIM, 3D printing, drawing, forming, laser cutting/welding, SMT, passivation, chem-film, anodizing, heat treat etc.
• Inspection methods & techniques
• Advanced working knowledge of SPC and data analysis
• Experience leading teams to solve difficult technical and process problems
• Excellent Project Management, complex problem solving skills, and written/verbal communication skills
• Experience with APQP/PPAP is a plus
• Medical Device experience is a plus
• Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international ) as needed: 20-30%

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.   

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. 

Shift : Shift 1 - Day

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Travel Requirements: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day

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