Sr Mgr Supplier Engineering

Company Description It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do  a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description Primary Function of the Position The Senior Manager Supplier Engineering will lead a team of engineers responsible for the manufacturing process selection, supplier selection & qualification of components for Intuitive's next-generation robotic platforms.

This leader will drive supplier engagement and technical strategy across a diverse set of technologies including motion control systems, electromechanical assemblies, electronics, and precision mechanical components. The role requires close partnership with multiple product development partners across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program Management functions to ensure successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with exceptional cross-functional influence and a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced product development environments.

Essential

Job Duties Lead and develop a team of Supplier Engineers by providing technical direction, coaching, career development, and organizational leadership

Own supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies as it relates to NPI programs

Drive supplier selection, qualification, development, and technical risk mitigation activities

Partner with ancillary Engineering and Sourcing teams to influence architecture, supplier engagement strategy, and make-versus-buy decisions

Lead technical assessments of supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, and scalability

Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-supply-chain excellence throughout product development

Partner with Program Management to identify, communicate, and mitigate program risks.

Provide leadership in supplier selection, technical assessment, cost optimization, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for these technologies:

Motor assemblies

Encoders and sensing technologies

Gearboxes

Brakes and actuation mechanisms

Bearings, rails, ball screws, and precision motion hardware

Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
Cable assemblies and interconnect systems

Precision machined components

Castings and forgings

Sheet metal assemblies

Build strong partnerships across ancillary engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams

Influence technical and business decisions without direct authority

Facilitate alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities

Communicate effectively at both executive and working-team levels

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience Proven ability to lead teams to solve complex technical and process problems

Proven ability to hire highly capable staff, and grow…