Supplier Quality Engineering Manager - Supplier Development

<p><strong>General Summary</strong></p> <p>We are establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering focused on strategic supply chain initiatives and projects, strengthening supplier capability, and supporting long-term supply continuity and resiliency. The successful candidate will lead a growing team while in partnership with Strategic Procurement on supplier development efforts and cross-functional programs. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross-functional influence, and long-term impact to the overall business.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Supplier Development &amp; Capability Building</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long-term supplier readiness</li> <li>Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities</li> <li>Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives</li> <li>Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations</li> <li>Support and execute on make versus buy analysis</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supplier Enablement </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Partner with Strategic Procurement to support:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Category strategy and diversification efforts</li> <li>New supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives</li> <li>Supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs</li> <li>Evaluation of outsource programs</li> </ul> <li>Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts</li> <li>Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supply Risk Reduction</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Support supplier segmentation and risk stratification activities associated with capability, capacity, scalability, and other business continuity factors</li> <li>Participate in subtier supplier assessments and mitigation efforts, as appropriate</li> <li>Contribute technical inputs supporting long-term supply continuity initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Organization Leadership</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Lead and develop a growing Supplier Development Engineering team</li> <li>Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritization support</li> <li>Help establish operating models, engagement processes, and best practices for the Supplier Development organization</li> <li>Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality functions</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline</li> <li>Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions</li> <li>Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives</li> <li>Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations</li> <li>Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills</li> <li>Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives</li> <li>Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities</li> <li>Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives</li> <li>Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains</li> <li>Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent</li> <li>Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location and Salary:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Alameda, CA</li> <li>Annual Base Salary: $138,000 to $203,000</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>