Teams at Intuitive

Leads supplier qualification, development, manufacturing readiness, and new product introduction for robotic surgery products. Evaluates supplier processes, capacity, quality systems, and technical capabilities; drives PPAP/PPQP, FMEA, control plans, capability studies, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Partners with engineering, quality, sourcing, and operations teams to manage supplier projects, mitigate risks, improve quality and delivery, and support production transfers. Requires at least 30% domestic and international supplier travel.

The Supplier Engineer qualifies and develops electronics suppliers, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and risk objectives. Responsibilities include PCBA manufacturing qualification, DFM reviews, process validation, supplier selection, change management, corrective actions, CAPA, cost reduction, capacity improvement, and NPI readiness. The role analyzes supplier performance, manages concurrent projects, communicates metrics and risks to stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, and project management practices. Domestic and international supplier travel is required as needed.

Leads supplier engineering for electronic assemblies, including PCBA qualification, DFM, process validation, supplier selection, corrective actions, cost and capacity improvements, risk mitigation, and new product introduction readiness. The role evaluates supplier capabilities, manages process and facility changes, analyzes quality metrics and complaints, drives CAPA and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC, and communicates supplier performance to stakeholders. Domestic and international supplier travel is required as needed.