Staff Supplier Manufacturing Engineer, Machining

Responsible for ensuring suppliers meet ISI requirements for quality, service, delivery, and cost. Drive suppliers to continuously improve business and manufacturing processes.

What You Will Do

Complete project/part qualification deliverables, work with suppliers to execute cost reductions, capacity improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation efforts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate possesses broad and deep hands-on metal injection molding (MIM), plastic injection molding (PIM), and/or machining experience along with skills to select and develop suppliers.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years related experience in engineering and manufacturing of metal injection molding (MIM), plastic injection molding (PIM), and/or Machining.
• Hands on plastic injection molding experience is highly desirable, including but not limited to Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) principles, plastic DFM, Silicone molding (LSR and/or compression molding).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executive level management and technical SMEs within Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, & Supplier Engineering
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and team building skills. Ability to build and foster great working relationships with external suppliers is invaluable.
• A proven history of implementing Lean/6 Sigma/SPC Programs at suppliers
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills along with good judgment
• Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities
• Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity (specialization can be in metal fabrication, plastics, electronics, and/or contract manufacturing)
• Excellent knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485
• Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Project, Access, and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP or Agile
• CAD experience with 3D modeling tools is a plus, such as SolidWorks
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab is a plus
• Proven ability to motivate suppliers
• Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T) and communicate technical information
• Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international
• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Polymer Science etc.) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity