What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Development Engineer I position at ACIST Medical Systems?

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Supplier Development Engineer I will provide subject matter expertise to increase the capability of our strategic contract manufacturers, improving cost, quality, and timeliness of delivered products to Bracco Medical Technologies. Under supervision you will be responsible for completing technical analytical assessments and reports to identify supplier quality and performance issues within assigned contract manufacturers as well as evaluation of potential future contract manufacturing partners. You will evaluate your contract manufacturing partners and drive performance through process changes, capacity increases, and supporting design changes. You will work closely with strategic sourcing and product quality to maintain strong contract manufacturer performance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Complete technical supplier assessment, identify actions and develop plans to improve suppliers' manufacturing capability for machinery, tooling and processes, quality, workforce, capacity, continuous improvement and sub-tier management.
Understanding the manufacturing industry to assist with sourcing decisions regarding key contract manufacturing
Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies to improve the quality and reliability for current and future products
Review and develop supplier capacity analysis and tools.
Deploy risk mitigation plans and be accountable for decreasing supplier risk
Facilitate and champion continuous improvement events and initiatives
Investigate problems and implement solutions to improve product quality and performance
Drive and develop supplier problem solving techniques for identified supplier issues
Set focused priorities to reach objectives by developing a robust mitigation action plan
Function as liaison between sourcing, quality, design, and contract manufacturer to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
Enhances and utilizes metrics to identify opportunities; improving product performance and reliability; component obsolescence, increasing capacity and process capability; reducing lead-times, scrap, rework, and operating costs; enhancing customer experiences; and meeting our commitments :

o Uses data, product application, and sound engineering judgement to make decisions

o Uses appropriate problem solving and continuous improvement tools

o Develops, maintains, and communicates project plans, and coordinates project activities

Works as an integral member of new product development teams, helps to define requirements, performs process qualifications, identifies suppliers and ensures products are manufacturable

o Ensures new product designs are manufacturable, and processes are capable

Performs work in accordance with Regulatory Requirements (i.e. FDA, MDR, UL, CE and other governing bodies) and Quality Management System (QMS), including development and maintenance of documentation.

Required Skills

Minimum

B.S. in Engineering

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Proven understanding of manufacturing problem solving, data analysis, and production flow tools

Assertive self-starter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred :

Experience working with medical device contract manufacturers

Knowledge of how to properly analyze data sets using statistical software ( i.e. Minitab, JMP, LabVIEW, etc.)

Technical project management skills

Experience in process development and process improvement

Compensation & Total Rewards :

Estimated Starting Salary Range : $70,000.00 - $82,000.00

Estimated Starting Salary Range is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on salary and market data specific to the position.

Total Rewards :

Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave - We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what's important to you, when it's important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.

Achieve - Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.

Live well - We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.

Evolve - Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you'll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.

Choose - You won't find "stuffy" here-whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

Bracco Medical Technologies is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Bracco Medical Technologies desires priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.

Salary : $70,000 - $82,000

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