Supplier Engineer III - External Operations

Sustaining activities at suppliers for Capital Equipment and associated accessories Collaborating with suppliers and extended team for investigation of device issues or supply constraints through use of problem-solving, process capability studies, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, data analytics and/or process documentation. Supporting and/or leading projects for product qualification, change management, process development, cost reduction, capacity management, and all related documentation activities Collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes; submit and manage manufacturing change requests, as necessary Communication of status, project updates, key findings, etc. to stakeholders Ensuring corrective actions are identified, implemented and controlled by suppliers Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline 3+ years of experience in engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing environment, supporting Capital Equipment/electronics manufacturing Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and/or international) Experience working in regulated industry, specifically working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers Strong electrical engineering or electronics background Interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects Strong knowledge base of statistical methods, problem-solving techniques, lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies Understanding of validation, risk management documentation (Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), and product lifecycle