Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Development Engineer

As Supplier Development Engineer, you will be at the heart of our supply chain transformation, building the supplier capabilities that underpin our ability to deliver world-class products to regulated markets globally. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will lead qualification programs, drive measurable performance improvements across our supply base, and shape the long-term maturity of strategic partners. You will work at the intersection of quality, engineering, and procurement, collaborating closely with colleagues who specialize in sourcing strategy, operations, and advanced manufacturing, giving you broad cross-functional exposure and real influence on business outcomes.

Work Environment:
Primarily remote, with occasional onsite presence in Palmer, MA and approximately 20% travel to supplier sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads structured supplier improvement initiatives, delivering measurable gains in quality (SPPM), delivery (OTIF), and process robustness across the supply base.
• Designs and executes tailored supplier development roadmaps, including on-site workshops, capability assessments, and targeted training programs.
• Deploys the IMI Supplier Partnership program, tracking progress against agreed milestones and KPIs.

• Leads and supports supplier qualification activities end-to-end, including PPAP/APQP, process validation, and industrial change management.
• Conducts supplier audits and assessments covering quality systems, process capability, and industrial risk.
• Evaluates supplier technical and manufacturing capabilities to support sourcing decisions, in close collaboration with Procurement.

• Embeds preventive quality practices within the supply base, including process capability analysis, mistake-proofing, and standard work implementation.
• Supports suppliers in meeting IMI quality system requirements and regulatory standards applicable to regulated industries.
• Partners with Operations to conduct root cause analysis on supply-related quality escapes, with a systematic focus on long-term prevention.

• Acts as the primary technical interface between suppliers and IMI Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Contributes to cost and lead time improvement initiatives by developing supplier capability — complementing commercial negotiation with technical uplift.
• Actively participates in cross-site supplier development initiatives within IMI.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent discipline); advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Industrial Engineering within a manufacturing environment, experience in a regulated industry (life sciences, automotive, analytical instrumentation or equivalent) is strongly valued.
• Demonstrated experience delivering supplier improvement projects with measurable outcomes, conducting supplier audits and assessments, and managing PPAP/APQP and industrial change processes.

• Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with quality management systems applicable to regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process capability tools (Cp/Cpk, SPC).

Pay range: $105,000 - $120,000 Within the range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the job requirements. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to receive a variable incentive pay component.

Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to…