Supplier Engineer (Hybrid Work Location)

Operations       ·      Carlsbad, CA       ·       Full time

Job Summary:

Responsible for Supplier Engineering Projects which develop and maintain processes and products throughout the supply chain.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the development of suppliers and processes. Maintain good working relationships with manufacturing sites and service partners. Support suppliers in process development and optimization opportunities.
• Collect, analyze and synthesize data to support decision making within Nalu or the suppliers.
• Evaluate opportunities for suppliers, cost savings or manufacturing improvements on the company product line; make proposals to broader operations and R&D teams for project selection. 
• Manage supplier implementation of minor changes and all supporting documentation
• Manage logistics of Vendor Return Authorizations, Non-Conforming Materials and other controlled material movement.
• Support Procurement as technical liaison. Monitor and support needs of contract manufacturer builds and lot release.
• Ability to make independent decisions aligned with company practices and procedures. Responsible for identifying and resolving deviations from established procedures.  Learning what resources are available and asking for help as necessary.
• Evaluates and solves problems either alone or with others. Participates in problem-solving activities and brainstorming sessions. Approaches problem solving in a logical manner using personal experience and/or internal or external resources, as necessary.
• Work cross-functionally with the following organizations: Manufacturing, Clinical, Marketing, Operations, Quality and Regulatory. Contributing to larger teams by implementing small to medium-sized parts of products, projects or concepts.
• Responsible for developing, documenting and executing special projects in support of the company’s strategic goals. Effectively collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure projects are completed properly and on schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance to applicable standards, regulations and certifications. Document activities in accordance with Nalu Quality Management System.

Essential Qualifications (includes education, background, skills and expertise):

The person in this role should possess the following experience, abilities and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or other related discipline)
• 0-2 years’ industry experience, preferably in medical device environment.
• Ability to independently manage individual time and tasks with a high level of detail
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively to facilitate working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, team-oriented, collaborative environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Knowledge and experience working with a Lean Manufacturing Environment
• Experience working directly with suppliers on design, costing, production and sustaining activities
• Experience in Medical Device Operations, including an ISO 13485 Environment
• Solid understanding of standard development processes including change control, design verification and design validation, receiving inspection, supplier selection and qualification
• Experience in the use of analytical tools and methods including statistics, DOE, and computer analysis packages.

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