Senior Supplier Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Supplier Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead supplier engagement and qualification for components across motion control, electronics, and precision mechanical systems. You will direct supplier strategy for NPI programs and collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, and Program Management teams to ensure successful product introductions.

The role requires strong technical acumen and proven ability to influence without formal authority,

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies as it relates to NPI programs
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, development, and technical risk mitigation activities
• Partner with ancillary Engineering and Sourcing teams to influence architecture, supplier engagement strategy, and make-versus-buy decisions
• Lead technical assessments of supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, and scalability
• Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-supply-chain excellence throughout product development
• Partner with Program Management to identify, communicate, and mitigate program risks.
• Drive supplier selection, technical assessment, cost optimization, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for these technologies: Motor assemblies, Encoders and sensing technologies, Gearboxes, Brakes and actuation mechanisms, Bearings, rails, ball screws, and precision motion hardware, Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), Cable assemblies and interconnect systems, Precision machined components, Castings and forgings, Sheet metal assemblies
• Build strong partnerships across ancillary engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams
• Influence technical and business decisions without direct authority
• Facilitate alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities
• Communicate effectively with collaborating teams

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

The Senior Supplier Engineer will be responsible for the manufacturing process selection, supplier selection & qualification of components for Intuitive's next-generation robotic platforms.

This individual will drive supplier engagement and technical strategy across a diverse set of technologies including motion control systems, electromechanical assemblies, electronics, and precision mechanical components. The role requires close partnership with multiple product development partners across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program Management functions to ensure successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with exceptional cross-functional influence and a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced product development environments.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive supplier engineering strategy for critical technologies as it relates to NPI programs
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, development, and technical risk mitigation activities
• Partner with ancillary Engineering and Sourcing teams to influence architecture, supplier engagement strategy, and make-versus-buy decisions
• Lead technical assessments of supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, and scalability
• Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-supply-chain excellence throughout product development
• Partner with Program Management to identify, communicate, and mitigate program risks.
• Drive supplier selection, technical assessment, cost optimization, performance improvement, and manufacturing readiness for these technologies:
  • Motor assemblies
  • Encoders and sensing technologies
  • Gearboxes
  • Brakes and actuation mechanisms
  • Bearings, rails, ball screws, and precision motion hardware
  • Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
  • Cable assemblies and interconnect systems
  • Precision machined components
  • Castings and forgings
  • Sheet metal assemblies

• Build strong partnerships across ancillary engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams
• Influence technical and business decisions without direct authority
• Facilitate alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities
• Communicate effectively with collaborating teams