ABOUT US

Abiomed, an innovative medical device company, is focused on recovering hearts and saving lives.   We have a single guiding mission:  “Patients First.”   With corporate headquarters in Danvers, Massachusetts, offices in Aachen & Berlin, Germany and Tokyo, Japan, Abiomed’s 1,000 employees form one of the fastest growing medical technology companies in the world.  Abiomed attracts and retains exceptional talent with our collaborative culture, passion for our work, and a strong commitment to employee professional development. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Supplier Engineer serves as ABIOMED’s primary technical contact with all US based suppliers, leads all product development team’s supplier initiatives, second source critical suppliers, and establishes “Quality at the Source” programs with key partners.  This role is in a newly established Supplier Engineering function and is viewed as a key technical resource for the company’s continued growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all product development project meetings and serve as primary liaison for all actions associated with new supplier requirements
• Outsource and transfer of sub-assemblies from internal production to suppliers
• Assist in the " Quality at the Source" program with the objective of increasing yields at the supplier and qualifying quality inspections at the supplier facility
• Proactively manage component obsolescence
• Supervise second source projects; continuously monitor risk of the existing suppliers /components as well defining  plans to mitigate said risks
• Qualify new suppliers and define necessary technical tests/documentation
• Support the transfer of product improvements into production utilizing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Lead analysis of defective components found in Incoming Inspection and work with vendors to resolve
• Assist in technical qualification of alternatives for obsolete components
• Implement process improvements within supply chain

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required. Plastics, Electrical, Mechanical,  or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience showing detailed technical exchange with vendors
• Knowledge of polymer, machining, and/or metal cutting processes
• Knowledge of Process Capability and data analysis using statistical tools
• Good knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and Design of Manufacturing.  Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus
• Demonstrated critical thinking in fast paced environment 
• Strength is working well in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo
• Dedicated, passionate and eager to learn
• Sound MS Office knowledge
• Willingness to travel, particularly to visit suppliers (30% required)

ABIOMED is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or national