Supplier Quality Engineering Manager - Supplier Development

General Summary

We are establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering focused on strategic supply chain initiatives and projects, strengthening supplier capability, and supporting long‑term supply continuity and resiliency. The successful candidate will lead a growing team while in partnership with Strategic Procurement on supplier development efforts and cross‑functional programs. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross‑functional influence, and long‑term impact to the overall business.

• Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long‑term supplier readiness
• Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long‑term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities
• Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives
• Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations
• Support and execute on make versus buy analysis

• Partner with Strategic Procurement to support:
• Category strategy and diversification efforts
• New supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives
• Supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs
• Evaluation of outsource programs
• Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts
• Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains

• Support supplier segmentation and risk stratification activities associated with capability, capacity, scalability, and other business continuity factors
• Participate in subtier supplier assessments and mitigation efforts, as appropriate
• Contribute technical inputs supporting long‑term supply continuity initiatives

• Lead and develop a growing Supplier Development Engineering team
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritization support
• Help establish operating models, engagement processes, and best practices for the Supplier Development organization
• Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality functions

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
• Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
• Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills
• Experience leading initiatives with broad cross‑functional impact

• Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives
• Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities
• Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives
• Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains
• Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred

• Alameda, CA
• Annual Base Salary: $138,000 to $203,000

A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world’s most devastating diseases.

A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

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