Onsite Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (MIM/PIM)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, seeks a senior supplier quality/program manager onsite in Sunnyvale. You will drive supplier selection, qualification, and continuous improvement across ISI requirements, focusing on MIM/PIM and machining.

Strong Lean/Six Sigma and proven supplier leadership are required. Responsibilities include CAPA, QMS alignment, and close collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery for core

Qualifications

• Experience leading supplier programs in medical devices or manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate and challenge supplier capabilities and quality systems.
• Strong communication with executive-level stakeholders and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers meet ISI quality, service, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Drive supplier improvements across cost, capacity, and risk.
• Lead supplier qualification, PFMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ, and CAPA activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering to select and qualify suppliers for new products.

Skills

Supplier management

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Agile

SolidWorks / CAD

Minitab

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, seeks a senior supplier quality/program manager onsite in Sunnyvale. You will drive supplier selection, qualification, and continuous improvement across ISI requirements, focusing on MIM/PIM and machining.

Strong Lean/Six Sigma and proven supplier leadership are required. Responsibilities include CAPA, QMS alignment, and close collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery for core