Sr Engineering Manager - Supplier Engineering (On-site)
Location: Acton, Massachusetts
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: REQ-
Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom, and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod product platform. In the last two decades, we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. Our continued success depends on hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations!
Job Title: Manager, Supplier Engineering
Department: Supplier Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Senior Manager, Supplier Engineering is a key member of the Supplier Engineer group, which is part of Insulet's Global Procurement and Supplier Development organization. S/he works closely with peers in Quality and Sourcing and leads his/her team to meet/exceed the plan for landed cost and quality improvements, qualification of mechanical component tooling manufacturing processes at third-party sites, and transfer of existing capital to alternate sites. The Senior Manager, Supplier Engineering has several key accountabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the team for the validation and qualification of purchased components and assemblies through the USAM assembly process.
- Drives component improvements to minimize variation to support operational objectives for OEE and scrap goals.
- Applies engineering principles to perform root cause analysis to resolve and implement corrections to component-related issues.
- Builds the capability of others to assure successful project execution, engaging and energizing others to reach their fullest potential.
- Advises team of supplier engineers and quality engineers as they investigate and improve supplier processes, deploy tools and equipment at supplier facilities, and introduce new components to suppliers.
- Drives continuous improvement activities to improve the cost, quality, and delivery of purchased components.
- Allocates resources, assigns priorities to tasks, and acts as an advisor to senior management in delivery of value-added services for Engineering.
- Develops robust and sustainable systems to track improvements across the components.
- Oversees change control associated with modifications to components.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years' work experience in a regulated industry.
- Minimum of 3 years leading and managing an engineering staff.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, successfully executing against multiple objectives simultaneously.
- Strong interest in leading and developing teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated technical expertise and technical leadership in a relevant discipline (e.g., mechanical design, manufacturing process development, statistical analysis).
- Working knowledge of MS Office, including Office Project software.
- Ability to travel domestically/internationally - 25% max.
- Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification preferred.
NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work).
Additional Information:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,600.00 - $166,250.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US.
At Insulet Corporation, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Insulet Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Insulet employees are all focused on the same goal - to make a difference. Our relentless passion is to simplify life for people with diabetes.