Supplier Engineer II

TALENT Software Services; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a Supplier Engineer II in Carlsbad, CA with hybrid work. The role focuses on leading supplier quality and process improvements within complex medical device supply chains.

You will apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and DFM principles, partner with cross-functional teams, and manage supplier relationships while traveling 10–15% globally to ensure on-time, compliant component delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years in supplier/manufacturing operations
• Supplier engineering experience 2–4 years, medical device experience preferred
• Experience in supplier relationship and/or purchased component management
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals (LEAN, Six Sigma, DFM, statistical methods) and problem-solving skills
• Strong cross-functional teamwork in a technically demanding environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 10-15% globally

Responsibilities

• Participate in large-scale projects or sub-workstreams under guidance from senior engineering staff; use Windchill and supplier procedures
• Work with cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes; plan and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
• Interface with suppliers with support from commodity teams to address material issues or supply constraints
• Conduct material investigations to identify root causes of defects in supplied components
• Oversee and coordinate supplier change notifications; apply Change Impact Assessment in the QMS

Skills

LEAN methodologies

Six Sigma

DFM

Statistical methods

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Windchill

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Description

Supplier Engineer II

Carlsbad, CA - Hybrid

Interview process - 2 rounds, secondround possible panel

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Client is not able to consider candidates who require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in large-scale projects or sub-workstreams under guidance from senior engineering staff; use all relevant *** business tools & Core Supplier Engineering procedures, including Material Qualification activities and all required Windchill activity
• Participate in project teams cooperating with cross-functional team members to qualify and improve supplier processes; plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project.
• Interface with suppliers with support from commodity team members to drive investigation of supplied material issues or supply constraints
• Execute material investigations to determine and address the root cause for defective components; support material investigations where defects in supplied materials are identified within the supply Client.e
• Oversee and coordinate supply base Notifications of Change; demonstrate proficiency in using the Supplier Change Impact Assessment process to implement supplier-related changes in the relevant Quality Management System.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with minimum 3 years of supplier and/or manufacturing operations experience
• Supplier Engineering experience needed. 2-4 years. Med device experience required.
• Experience in supplier relationship and/or purchased component management
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals (LEAN , Six Sigma, DFM, statistical methods, etc.) and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork in a technically demanding environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 10-15% globally

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Neuromodulation-specific supplier and/or manufacturing engineering experience
• Prior experience in the medical device industry or a similar highly regulated industry
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills