Senior Supplier Engineer (NPI)
Core
Lead supplier selection, industrialization, and manufacturing readiness to enable new product introduction and commercialization for medical devices.
Role type
Senior Supplier Engineer (NPI)
Builds
Scalable, robust, and cost-effective manufacturing processes and supply chains for new medical device products.
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / New Product Introduction
Required skills
Supplier selection and development, Manufacturing process development, Tooling qualification, Process validation, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Risk mitigation, Engineering drawing interpretation, Data-driven problem solving, Project management, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Medical device manufacturing experience, Injection moulding, Automation, Statistical analysis, Quality management systems
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Automation equipment, Assembly fixtures
Responsibilities
Lead technical reviews of supplier manufacturing solutions including tooling and automation; Drive DFM reviews to improve manufacturability and cost; Assess supplier technical capabilities and production capacity; Mentor Supplier Engineers and improve team capabilities; Identify and mitigate manufacturing and supply chain risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities