Senior Electronics Supplier Engineer – Future Forward

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Lead Supplier Engineer to influence design architecture and supplier manufacturing processes on a key project. You will drive DFMs, cost modeling, and supplier qualification while guiding ramp readiness and ongoing supplier improvements.

Work closely with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure component specifications are clear, measurable, and achievable at scale. A strong background in electronics and contract manufacturing is required.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of electronics, motors, cable assembly and PCBA manufacturing.
• Understanding of metal fabrication, plastics molding, extrusions and contract manufacturing.
• Ability to work with design engineers and assess supplier capability during design iteration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure component design aligns with intent and measurable specs.
• Influence engineering decisions to meet cost and supplier constraints from prototype to production.
• Support dFMEA reviews and feasibility of design risk mitigations with suppliers.
• Develop supplier ramp plans and drive root-cause actions for process improvements.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Motors

Cable assembly

PCBA

Supplier engineering

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Lead Supplier Engineer to influence design architecture and supplier manufacturing processes on a key project. You will drive DFMs, cost modeling, and supplier qualification while guiding ramp readiness and ongoing supplier improvements.

Work closely with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure component specifications are clear, measurable, and achievable at scale. A strong background in electronics and contract manufacturing is required.