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Prin Sourcing Engineer at Medtronic

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: northridge, California





Job Description:

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES:
You will be a key member of Medtronic's Technical Sourcing team. Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.

Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Combine the best of your experience with training and mentorship to move forward. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

DIABETES BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:

The Diabetes Group is working with the global community to change the way people manage diabetes. Together, we will transform diabetes care by expanding access, integrating care, and improving outcomes; so people with diabetes can enjoy greater freedom and better health.
We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Principal Sourcing Engineer, you will be the primary Sourcing representative on new product development (NPD) efforts, aligning suppliers to the needs of Medtronic's product development core teams. You will manage interactions between Medtronic and suppliers by:

  • Implmenting the technical sourcing strategy

  • Partnering with R&D, PMO, Supplier Quality, and Operations on the goals of next generation products, including (but not limited to) design intent, timelines, volumes, capacity ramp, component quality, etc.

  • Facilitating the identification, and selection and/or maturation of suppliers to meet next generation product goals

  • Planning and coordinating acquisition, installation, and validation of tools, molds, and other equipment at component suppliers

  • Identifying, tracking, and mitigating supplier risks throughout the product development cycle, partnering with R&D and supplier quality as required

  • Creating, maintaining, and tracking supplier agreements throughout the development cycle

  • Identifying, tracking, and reporting-out Key Performance Indicators which accurately portray the progression of custom components at Medtronic suppliers

  • Managing tool-down and other unanticipated events at suppliers throughout development

  • Provide front line negotiation with knowledge of category strategies and an ability to influence design/technology/source decisions.

  • Manage and coordinate all Sourcing Project deliverables throughout the product development cycle

  • Driving Supplier Evaluation, Selection, Development, Qualification, and Product Launch Ramp-up in-line with Commodity Strategies.

    Must Have: Minimum Requirements
    BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

    Bachelors degree required
    Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience


    NICE TO HAVE:


  • Master's Degree in Engineering

  • 2+ years in a sourcing, project management, or product development role

  • 2+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry

  • Experienced in new product development

  • Working knowledge and demonstrated application of DRM, GD&T, and inspection/testing methodologies

  • Working knowledge of Technical Sourcing

  • Knowledge of applicable FDA/GMP and International medical device regulations and standards.

  • Knowledge of ISO Standards.

  • PMI Certified

  • ISM Certified

  • Knowledge with specific technologies to applicable categories.

  • Lean Sigma experience

    PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    ABOUT MEDTRONIC
    Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.


    We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.


    EEO STATEMENT
    It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


    This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
    http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees


    DISCLAIMER
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.


    Additional Information



    • Posting Date: Nov 19, 2020
    • Travel: No






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