Job Description:
At Enovis™ we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and we glory in the grind of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together.
As a key member of the Supplier Development Engineering group, you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Job Title:
Supplier Development Engineer
Reports To:
Manager Process Engineering
Location:
Austin, TX
Business Unit Description:
Driven by Enovis’ desire to create innovative products that help improve quality of life and restore movement to those suffering from degenerative arthritis, Enovis Surgical® provides orthopedic surgeons with modern, patient-focused solutions for total joint arthroplasty. Partnerships with key surgeon consultants help provide advanced and proprietary patented solutions, including EMPOWR 3D Knee®, the only dual-pivot knee system on the market, and AltiVate Reverse® Shoulder, a market-leading system, based on the design principles of the RSP® Shoulder, which has demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes at 10 years.
Enovis Surgical offers surgeons and their patients a full range of primary and revision implants for hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstructive joint surgeries, in addition to the tools and digital health technology needed in today’s changing healthcare environment.
Job Title/High Level Position Summary:
A Supplier Engineer's role concentrates in general on technical aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased implants and instruments at Enovis. The Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances in the supply chain in support of business continuity and the transfer of manufacturing sites to achieve year-on-year material cost reduction targets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Product Development, Regulatory and Marketing to drive supplier transfers for implants and instruments.
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Supports and Leads cost-down projects throughout the Supply Chain.
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Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
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Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
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Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
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Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement to resolve issues and disposition product.
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Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
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Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
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Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented, and controlled by Suppliers.
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Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements.
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Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
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Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
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Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team.
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Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes.
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Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
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Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
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Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
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Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project. Participate in lean reviews, and Kaizen events.
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May coach technicians or other engineering support employees.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering,
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Minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier engineering or engineering project management role.
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Experience with metals/plastic machining and metrology.
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Level may be based on years of experience.
Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.
Travel Requirements:
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<25%
Physical Requirements:
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Lift, carry, pull up to 50 pounds.
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Stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Desired Characteristics:
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PMI Certification.
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Previous experience with supplier transfers with medical device products is a plus.
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Previous experience in the areas of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, and Process Control Concepts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Validation and product/process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
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Use of Problem Solving and Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. 6 Sigma, DMAIC).
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Experience with data analysis (Minitab) preferred.
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Experience with Measurement Systems (CMM’s, Vision Inspection and Profilometers).
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Experience with CAD Software Solid Works, MasterCAM.
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Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994.
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Supply Chain Project Management Experience.
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Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
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Ideally experience working in a regulated environment.
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Master’s degree in engineering a plus.
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Metals/plastics machining experience in medical device a plus.
“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
Watch this short video and discover what creating better together means to us at Enovis:
Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on Vimeo
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Spending and Savings Accounts
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401(k) Plan
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Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
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Income Protection Plans
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Discounted Insurance Rates
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Legal Services
ABOUT ENOVIS
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. Visit www.enovis.com to learn more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
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ABOUT ENOVIS™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What We Do
We are a medical technology company focused on developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows.
Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, extraordinary talent and innovation, we ‘create better together’ by partnering with healthcare professionals. Our extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuel active lifestyles.
