Supplier Engineer

The Supplier Engineer plays a critical role in Insulet's Procurement organization, supporting the supplier engineering group.

Insulet manages a global supply chain, sourcing precision custom components and commodities worldwide for use in its medical devices.

This key member works closely with internal teams to implement new capital tooling and equipment at suppliers, execute improvement projects, resolve technical issues, troubleshoot assembly problems on the manufacturing floor, and investigate and lead corrective actions across the supply base.

A successful candidate will have experience working with suppliers of custom precision components for medical devices as well as troubleshooting high-speed automation equipment.

Candidates should be comfortable interfacing with and influencing supplier personnel, from shop floor operators to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead systematic root cause investigation efforts on the manufacturing floor.
• Execute site-specific assembly validations of new supplier tooling.
• Author validation reports and process them through product lifecycle management.
• Identify, justify, and implement continuous improvement projects related to component assembly.
• Maintain a timely response to Operations team component escalations.
• Assist in containing, investigating, and taking corrective action on quality issues relating to supplier parts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with tier 1 suppliers; communicate opportunities for continuous improvement in supplier processes.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams toward continuous improvement goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

A BS Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial, BioMedical, Chemical, Plastics) is required.

At least 3 years of manufacturing experience is necessary.

Preferred Experience:

High-volume medical device experience in a regulated environment is strongly preferred.

A proven track record using common root cause analysis and process improvement tools (A3, 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, DOE, regression, etc.) is desired.

Experience with at least 3 of the following manufacturing processes: injection molding, sheet metal stamping, spring forming, PCBA, automated assembly/packaging.

Validation experience in a highly regulated context (IQ/OQ/PQ) is beneficial.

Strong statistical competency in popular software (Minitab, JMP) is essential.

Mechanical drawing literacy, knowledge of basic GD&T callouts (run-out, true position, etc), and working knowledge of tolerance stack analysis are required.

Novice-intermediate SolidWorks experience is advantageous.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with relevant projects is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position requires on-site work (onsite office/plant/lab work).