Senior Supplier Development Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Schedule: Standard Office Hours
Duration: 18-Month Contract
We are seeking a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to join our Advanced Technology Supplier Development Engineering team. In this role, you’ll provide key manufacturing engineering support for the design and development of implantable devices and delivery systems used to treat cardiovascular disease.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle—from concept to product launch
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Develop and implement manufacturing technologies to meet evolving product requirements
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Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve product designs and ensure they are optimized for production
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Conduct DFM reviews to ensure manufacturability is integrated early in the design process
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Evaluate supplier capabilities and drive improvements in part quality and consistency
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Partner with suppliers to meet technical specifications and quality expectations
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Lead supplier validation, support early builds, and ensure smooth product commercialization
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Manage product transitions (phase-in/phase-out) based on design, regulatory, and clinical requirements
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Support manufacturing readiness and design transfer to production
Impactful Contributions:
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Provide technical guidance for strategic sourcing—review supplier capabilities, define qualification plans, and oversee part transitions into manufacturing
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Engage in technical discussions with suppliers to drive product and process improvements
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Review and provide input on component designs and drawings to confirm manufacturing feasibility
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Define supplier qualification requirements for OEMs, contract manufacturers, and custom materials
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Lead validation of supplier test methods, including fixture design for inspection
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Address quality issues quickly and escalate appropriately to maintain project timelines
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Ensure suppliers at all levels (Tier 1 and Tier 2) meet performance and capability expectations
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Facilitate alignment among internal teams and suppliers to resolve open issues
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Work with suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and eliminate waste
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Develop and track project timelines to meet development and launch milestones
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Perform supplier risk and capacity assessments to ensure timely and successful commercialization
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Conduct technical and quality audits of suppliers
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Support additional responsibilities as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a scientific field with 4+ years of industry or combined academic/industry experience, or
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Master’s degree in Engineering or a scientific field with 3+ years of experience
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Ability to work onsite and travel up to 20% (domestic/international)
Preferred Qualifications:
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Proficiency with statistical tools (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma, DMAIC)
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Experience with catheter manufacturing or cardiovascular/endovascular device development
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CAD experience using ProE or SolidWorks
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
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Solid project management experience
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