Supplier Development Engineer - DFM/DFA & Risk Mitigation

Katalyst CRO; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Irvine, CA, is looking for a candidate to bridge Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, ensuring component choices are producible and aligned with supplier capabilities. The ideal candidate will identify and mitigate risks in component selection and tolerances to minimize production issues.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and have experience in the Medical Device Industry, along with strong mechanical and electro-mechanical aptitudes. Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems is also essential. Join us to enhance the reliability of our designs!

Qualifications

• Medical Device Industry experience is required.
• Familiarity with design transfer processes.
• Strong understanding of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Participate in DVT readiness and design reviews.
• Support design transfer activities for manufacturing readiness.
• Evaluate lifecycle status and supplier risk.
• Provide actionable DFM/DFA feedback.
• Act as liaison between Engineering and Supply Chain.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Component Selection

Root Cause Analysis

Design Verification Testing

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BSME preferred)

Tools

PLM systems (Propel)

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Job description

Katalyst CRO in Irvine, CA, is looking for a candidate to bridge Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, ensuring component choices are producible and aligned with supplier capabilities. The ideal candidate will identify and mitigate risks in component selection and tolerances to minimize production issues.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and have experience in the Medical Device Industry, along with strong mechanical and electro-mechanical aptitudes. Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems is also essential. Join us to enhance the reliability of our designs!