Senior Supplier Engineer

Werfenlife SA.; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bedford. This role involves providing leadership and technical insight to enhance the sourcing and manufacturing processes of complex electro-mechanical products. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in cost reduction initiatives and supplier management, ensuring high-quality standards are met. Join a family-owned firm dedicated to improving healthcare solutions and making a significant impact in the diagnostics field. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering of complex electro-mechanical products.
• Proven track record in problem solving and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical guidance for sourcing and manufacturing activities.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and improve supplier processes.
• Coordinate lifecycle maintenance of tooling and fixtures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Reading Schematics

Mechanical Drawings

ERP Systems Knowledge

Job description

Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country: United States

Shift: 1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Position Summary: As a member of a commodity team, responsible for providing leadership, insight, guidance, and problem-solving skills to all technical issues encountered by the team in the sourcing, manufacturing, and cost reduction activities of the assigned purchased or outsourced products/services.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

1. Determines key technical competencies required by IL's supply base and assists the supplier selection team in identifying appropriate global sources that excel in those competencies.
2. Coordinates the life cycle maintenance of company owned tooling and fixtures at all supplier sites including start-up training, calibration, repair and replacement.
3. Plays a key role in cost reduction activities by identifying waste in supplier's processes and providing lower cost alternatives that can be implemented.
4. Assist the commodity team in target costing and negotiation preparation by educating the team on the key cost drivers of the products and/or services being procured.
5. Helps to quickly identify the root cause of defects in purchased parts and ensures that proposed supplier corrective action is effective.
6. Has a thorough understanding of assigned commodities including manufacturing processes, applications, and cost drivers.
7. Identifies alternative manufacturing processes that can improve product quality, reduce cost and lead-time.

Budget Managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships: To be determined based on department needs.

Skills & Capabilities:

1. Effective interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated computer literacy, expertise in reading schematics and mechanical drawings, working knowledge of ERP systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering of a technically complex electro-mechanical product.
2. Demonstrated record of problem solving and cost reduction.

International Mobility: Required: no

Travel Requirements: Willing to travel 25% of time.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law.

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