Supplier Engineer (Onsite - Acton)
Insulet Corporation
Summary
Join a high-impact engineering team that plays a critical role in bringing innovative medical device products to market. As a Supplier Engineer, you'll partner with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement new manufacturing technologies, lead equipment and process qualifications, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and solve complex technical challenges.
Job description
Position Overview
The Supplier Engineer is a key member of the Supplier Engineering group, which is part of Insulet's R&D organization. Insulet manages a global supply chain and sources precision components and commodities from around the world for use in its devices. The Supplier Engineer works closely with peers and leaders in Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing to implement new capital tooling and equipment at suppliers, carry out new product introductions, execute improvement projects, resolve business-critical technical issues, and investigate and lead corrective actions in response to quality issues across the supply base.
The ideal candidate has experience working with suppliers of custom precision components for use in medical devices and should have either strong mechanical/automation experience or strong process/data analysis experience, or both. Candidates should enjoy the factory setting and be comfortable interfacing with and influencing supplier personnel ranging from shop floor operators to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and implement supplier capital qualifications from kick-off to implementation into production
- Generate validation/qualification protocols and coordinate their execution and final reporting
- Identify, justify, and implement process improvement opportunities within regulated tier 1 component suppliers
- Travel to suppliers to lead capital qualification projects, as well as to root cause and implement corrective actions in response to quality issues
- Participate on teams responsible for the procurement and installation of manufacturing equipment at global suppliers
- Participate in product design reviews with emphasis on design for manufacture
- All other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial, Bio-medical, Chemical) and 2+ years in a regulated industry (relevant co-op experience will be considered)
- MS Engineering degree with 0-2 years' experience
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Ability to manage Supply Chain projects concept to production, including the authoring and oversight of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for component manufacturing processes and secondary operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with the injection molding and/or metal forming.
- Familiarity with Solidworks / Pro-E and one of SAS, JMP, or Minitab
- Working knowledge of MS Office, including Office Project software.
- Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification desirable.
- Familiarity with cGMP practices desired
- Outstanding team player who seeks and values diverse input to hone ideas, but who has the experience to develop strong starting proposals
- Highly-motivated, self-starter
- Appreciates the value of timelines and enjoys working in the focused environment that they create
Physical Requirements (if applicable)
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% to 25% of the time
Requirements
- BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial, Bio-medical, Chemical) and 2+ years in a regulated industry (relevant co-op experience will be considered)
- MS Engineering degree with 0-2 years' experience
- Ability to manage Supply Chain projects concept to production, including the authoring and oversight of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for component manufacturing processes and secondary operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with the injection molding and/or metal forming.
- Familiarity with Solidworks / Pro-E and one of SAS, JMP, or Minitab
- Working knowledge of MS Office, including Office Project software.
- Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification desirable.
- Familiarity with cGMP practices desired
- Outstanding team player who seeks and values diverse input to hone ideas, but who has the experience to develop strong starting proposals
- Highly-motivated, self-starter
- Appreciates the value of timelines and enjoys working in the focused environment that they create
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% to 25% of the time
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Programs
Company overview
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is an innovative medical device company headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, founded in 2000 with a mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing the revolutionary Omnipod Insulin Management System, which provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. The Omnipod system features a tubeless, disposable wearable Pod that delivers up to three days of continuous insulin without the need for needles or tubing. Insulet's flagship product, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with continuous glucose monitors to manage blood sugar levels automatically, eliminating multiple daily injections and fingersticks. With operations spanning 25 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Insulet has established itself as a global leader in diabetes management technology. The company employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals dedicated to advancing diabetes care through innovative medical device solutions.