Sr Mgr Supplier Engineering

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Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

The Senior Manager Supplier Engineering will lead a team of engineers responsible for the manufacturing process selection, supplier selection & qualification of components for Intuitive's next-generation robotic platforms.

This leader 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 leadership 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

• Lead and develop a team of Supplier Engineers by providing technical direction, coaching, career development, and organizational leadership

• Own 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.

• Provide leadership in 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 at both executive and working-team levels