Experienced Supplier Engineer

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Job function:
Supply Chain Engineering. Job sub function:
Process Engineering. Job category:
Scientific/Technology. Locations:
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America.

We are searching for an Experienced Supplier Engineer, Supplier Process Engineering, to lead technical initiatives with manufacturers of custom injection molded or extrusion components. The role focuses on improving supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high quality standards. The candidate will work closely with design engineers, internal cross‑functional teams, and suppliers to support product development, process validation, and manufacturing excellence.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact with suppliers who provide custom injection molded or extrusion components and/or multi‑component sub‑assemblies.
• Lead efforts at suppliers to drive continuous improvement activities leading to yield and quality improvements using a data‑driven approach and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive suppliers to perform process constraints analysis and develop capacity increase plans based on Abiomed delivery forecasting using a risk‑based approach.
• Engage with design engineers at early stages of development projects to review specifications and drawings; suggest and evaluate different potential manufacturing methods.
• Utilize project management tools and skills to set milestone targets with suppliers and track and report out on deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams and suppliers to determine qualification deliverables including:
  Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis while offering appropriate support where needed.
• Act as a technical partner with internal incoming inspection teams to assess non‑conformances and collaborate with suppliers to perform root‑cause investigations.
• Support product development projects as a liaison responsible for supplier interactions and deliverables.
• Perform DFM activities by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to provide feedback for manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production.
• Lead and manage supplier change notifications including but not limited to equipment, process or design changes.
• Collaborate with sourcing and development teams to determine criteria for supplier selection and supplier evaluation for new or second‑source projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional field; medical device experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing, improving or supporting manufacturing of injection molded and/or extruded plastics components.
• Preferred knowledge of component assembly processes including gluing, press/snap fits, and chemical bonding.
• Experience with conducting equipment and process validations.
• Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Basic metrology skills; experience with calipers, gauge pins, and vision system/optical comparator.
• Ability to prioritize & complete tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and analytical software such as Minitab.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the United States.

• Analytical reasoning.
• Computerized equipment skills.
• Emerging technologies, Gemba Kaizen, issue escalation, lean supply…