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$129,000.00/yr - $218,300.00/yr Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: 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.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world 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 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 advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position:
Engineer responsible for ensuring suppliers meet Intuitive specifications and produce high quality parts. With this senior role, the candidate can work independently with minimal guidance while qualifying multiple parts concurrently, and can effectively communicate status and risks to cross-functional teams and management.
The ideal candidate has in-depth working knowledge and experience on Plastic Injection Molding and/or Machining, including understanding key parameters, equipment, tools and process steps that is associated with design specifications. This engineer can influence updates to drawing requirements based on supplier manufacturing processes and capabilities, and can drive suppliers to establish process controls. This engineer can guide NPI Engineering to choose suppliers and lead DFM with those suppliers.
Roles & Responsibilities
Select, evaluate, develop, and qualify suppliers for multiple new product components. Selecting the right process and supplier considering design intent and requirements, along with demand forecast. Understand supplier manufacturing processes in-depth, including test requirements and special process validations Part qualification including SpFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIRS, and process capability analysis, including ECO release In conjunction with purchasing/commodity team, create strategies to effectively optimize the supply chain Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet Intuitive requirements using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation, and lead these efforts at several suppliers simultaneously. Lead resolution to complex problems by defining root cause analysis and Corrective/Preventive actions Drive changes to Intuitive specifications and drawings as necessary through data-driven analysis Work with suppliers and Intuitive engineering for new product introduction to: Influence and guide Engineering in choosing suppliers through assessment criteria, including supplier technical and process capabilities, and preferred suppliers. DFM by engaging suppliers early in the development cycle, and provide feedback on manufacturability improvements, Design gaps for manufacturing, supply continuity prior to production Develop supplier ramp readiness plans based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability. Deliver the following deliverables: SpFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Cpk/Ppk by managing and mentoring suppliers through PPQP qualifications
Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
Minimum BS degree in Engineering, preference with Mechanical, Bio-Medical, Chemical, Materials, or Plastic engineering 8 or more years related experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Engineering or related field with medical or medical device experience preferred Proven ability to lead resolution to difficult technical and process problems Proven ability in New Product Introduction and rapid scaling in production Experience in supplier technology development and sourcing Outstanding analytical skills along with good judgment Proficient in pFMEA, process validation, root cause investigation, inspection, and test techniques Knowledge of document management system and ERP Systems, preferably Agile and SAP Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executives Demonstrated Project Management skills Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international (approx. 25%)
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal 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.
Mandatory Notices
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $151,700 - $218,300
Base Salary Range Region 2:
$129,000 - $185,600
Shift:
Day
Workplace Type:
Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Sr Supplier Manufacturing Engineer
role at
Intuitive 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Sr Supplier Manufacturing Engineer
role at
Intuitive Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Intuitive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$129,000.00/yr - $218,300.00/yr Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: 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.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world 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 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 advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position:
Engineer responsible for ensuring suppliers meet Intuitive specifications and produce high quality parts. With this senior role, the candidate can work independently with minimal guidance while qualifying multiple parts concurrently, and can effectively communicate status and risks to cross-functional teams and management.
The ideal candidate has in-depth working knowledge and experience on Plastic Injection Molding and/or Machining, including understanding key parameters, equipment, tools and process steps that is associated with design specifications. This engineer can influence updates to drawing requirements based on supplier manufacturing processes and capabilities, and can drive suppliers to establish process controls. This engineer can guide NPI Engineering to choose suppliers and lead DFM with those suppliers.
Roles & Responsibilities
Select, evaluate, develop, and qualify suppliers for multiple new product components. Selecting the right process and supplier considering design intent and requirements, along with demand forecast. Understand supplier manufacturing processes in-depth, including test requirements and special process validations Part qualification including SpFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIRS, and process capability analysis, including ECO release In conjunction with purchasing/commodity team, create strategies to effectively optimize the supply chain Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet Intuitive requirements using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation, and lead these efforts at several suppliers simultaneously. Lead resolution to complex problems by defining root cause analysis and Corrective/Preventive actions Drive changes to Intuitive specifications and drawings as necessary through data-driven analysis Work with suppliers and Intuitive engineering for new product introduction to: Influence and guide Engineering in choosing suppliers through assessment criteria, including supplier technical and process capabilities, and preferred suppliers. DFM by engaging suppliers early in the development cycle, and provide feedback on manufacturability improvements, Design gaps for manufacturing, supply continuity prior to production Develop supplier ramp readiness plans based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability. Deliver the following deliverables: SpFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Cpk/Ppk by managing and mentoring suppliers through PPQP qualifications
Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
Minimum BS degree in Engineering, preference with Mechanical, Bio-Medical, Chemical, Materials, or Plastic engineering 8 or more years related experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Engineering or related field with medical or medical device experience preferred Proven ability to lead resolution to difficult technical and process problems Proven ability in New Product Introduction and rapid scaling in production Experience in supplier technology development and sourcing Outstanding analytical skills along with good judgment Proficient in pFMEA, process validation, root cause investigation, inspection, and test techniques Knowledge of document management system and ERP Systems, preferably Agile and SAP Knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executives Demonstrated Project Management skills Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international (approx. 25%)
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal 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.
Mandatory Notices
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $151,700 - $218,300
Base Salary Range Region 2:
$129,000 - $185,600
Shift:
Day
Workplace Type:
Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Intuitive by 2x Get notified about new Supplier jobs in
Sunnyvale, CA . San Jose, CA $208,440.00-$231,600.00 1 week ago Mountain View, CA $181,000.00-$297,000.00 3 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $135,000.00-$216,000.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $191,900.00-$255,800.00 2 weeks ago Redwood City, CA $70,500.00-$96,950.00 3 days ago Sr Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Seals & Closures
Supplier Strategy Program Manager, Enterprise Risk and Performance
Regional Director of Quality Engineering
Director, Commercial & Indirect Sourcing
San Francisco Bay Area $230,000.00-$240,000.00 3 weeks ago Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist
San Jose, CA $70,000.00-$85,000.00 2 months ago Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Castings, Optimus
Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist
Palo Alto, CA $70,000.00-$85,000.00 1 month ago Sr Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interior Cockpit
Santa Clara, CA $150,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Sr Supplier Process Engineer, Electronics or Machining
Sunnyvale, CA $129,000.00-$218,300.00 16 minutes ago Fremont, CA $65,000.00-$85,000.00 1 month ago Supplier Quality Engineer, Exterior Lighting
Santa Clara, CA $142,000.00-$192,000.00 2 days ago Pleasanton, CA $86,700.00-$173,300.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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