Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Location:
Irvine, CA (100% onsite)

Duration: 18+ months contract with high possibilities of extension/conversion

• Up to 20% domestic/international travel required.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years’ experience, including either industry or industry/education OR
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years’ experience, including either industry or industry/education.
• Up to 20% domestic/international travel required.
• Experience in the use of statistical tools required (SPC, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.).
• Experience in catheter manufacturing technology in the development of cardiovascular and/or endovascular devices, minimally invasive endoscopy and implantable devices.
• CAD experience using ProE/Solid Works
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills including conflict and relationship management.

• Provide technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including evaluation of supplier capability, part qualification plan, specification review, product implementation and part transition to manufacturing.
• Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes.
• Perform design and drawing reviews to ensure that components meet desired capabilities for manufacturing.
• Responsible for defining supplier qualification requirements for OEM, Contract manufacturer (components and devices) and custom materials, including supplier validations and Edwards receiving inspection fixture design for Test method validation.
• Respond with a high sense of urgency to quality issues and elevate/communicate appropriately.
• Ensure that Tier 1 suppliers are using capable Tier 2 suppliers and resolve any inter-company conflict effectively
• Strategically bring various cross-functional teams and suppliers into alignment on outstanding issues on time.
• Work with suppliers to optimize processes, reduce cost, ensure lean manufacturing and remove any waste from processes.
• Develop and manage project milestones in line with development and commercialization needs.
• Perform supplier risk & capacity assessment and take appropriate actions to ensure timely and successful commercialization
• Audit suppliers for their technical capabilities as well as quality criteria.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.