The mission of supplier process engineering is to build and maintain a world-class supplier network that ensures continuity of supply, scalability to meet demand, cost efficiency, and proactive risk mitigation. This mexicali-based role focuses on sustaining activities for instruments & accessories and reports directly to the supplier engineering manager. The position supports ongoing production and works closely with external suppliers, internal purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve supplier performance and resolve
issues at the mexicali plant.
essential job duties
* lead resolution of supplier-related issues from initial symptoms through root cause analysis and corrective action, including thorough capa/scar documentation.
* drive supplier investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
* evaluate supplier actions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to define deliverables and timelines.
* complete qualification deliverables such as supplier pfmea, fair, iq/oq/pq validations, inspection reports, gage r&r, and process capability analysis.
* provide technical support for failure analysis of production components, assemblies, and field returns.
* execute cost reduction, capacity improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives with suppliers.
* monitor and drive achievement of key metrics in quality, cost, and responsiveness.
* develop suppliers to excel in kpis, including quality ownership, capacity, and sub-tier management.
* collaborate with design/eng, operations & suppliers to implement new technologies and tooling optimization to improve our efficiency and scale.
* lead supplier improvement initiatives using best practices in project management, six sigma, lean, spc, and negotiation to meet intuitive’s standards for excellence. Lead these efforts without managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously.
qualifications
* engineering and manufacturing experience with plastic injection molding, metal injection molding (mim), or machined metal components.
* experience in supplier development, process engineering or related fields preferred.
* strong written and verbal communication skills in english, including executive-level presentations.
* excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
* proven project management capabilities.
* skilled in stakeholder alignment and conflict resolution.
* strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with good judgment.
* ability to assess and challenge supplier capabilities across technical, quality, and business capabilities.
* experience in high-volume medical device manufacturing is a plus.
* proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings (gd&t) and conveying technical information.
* ability to travel to suppliers on an as-needed basis – domestic and international.
* broad understanding of manufacturing processes and key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity.
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