Senior Engineer - Supplier Development (18-Month Contract) Job at Beacon Hill, Irvine, CA

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  • Beacon Hill
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Senior Engineer – Supplier Development (18-Month Contract) - Possible Extension

Location: Onsite in Irvine, CA

A leading medical device company is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to support the development of implantable devices and delivery systems for cardiovascular applications. This role is embedded within the Advanced Technology team and will provide end-to-end manufacturing engineering support, focusing on new product development (NPD) and supplier collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, cross-functional teamwork, and experience in design for manufacturability (DFM).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead manufacturing and supplier engineering activities from concept through launch of novel medical devices.
  • Provide technical input on sourcing projects including specification review, part qualification, supplier validation, and transition to production.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement product and process improvements.
  • Support DFM efforts, including drawing reviews and risk-based assessments.
  • Conduct supplier validations, test method validation, and coordinate inspection fixture design.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and implement CAPAs as needed.
  • Manage project timelines and cross-functional alignment to ensure successful commercialization.
  • Evaluate and audit supplier capabilities, ensuring Tier 1 and Tier 2 readiness and alignment.
  • Contribute to process optimization and lean manufacturing initiatives at supplier sites.
  • Coordinate activities between R&D, quality, design assurance, and external vendors.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience
  • OR
  • Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or new product development
  • Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic/international)
  • On-site presence in Irvine, CA required approximately 80% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with catheter manufacturing or cardiovascular devices
  • Solid understanding of statistical tools (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma, DMAIC)
  • Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
  • Familiarity with internal manufacturing processes and process capability improvements
  • Root Cause Analysis and CAPA implementation experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and project management capabilities

Work Environment and Additional Notes:

  • Role supports development of two innovative expandable sheath devices
  • Expected to work closely with cross-functional partners across R&D, Design Assurance, and Product Development
  • Quarterly international travel may be required (e.g., to Europe)
  • Interview process includes a single panel with stakeholders from R&D and Engineering

Job Tags

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