Senior Supplier Engineer (Machining)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum: 7 years of relevant industry experience in machining, supplier development engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
• Strong CNC machining and manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Proficient in basic blueprint reading and knowledgeable in GD&T.
• Demonstrated experience owning a supplier commodity or managing a supplier portfolio.
• Experience supporting DFM with suppliers and design engineers.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing core and qualification process tools.
• Demonstrated project management, risk management, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design engineering, sourcing, quality, program management and operations.
• Understanding of ISO-based quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and their practical application at suppliers.
• Ability to apply risk-based judgment and make sound technical decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience with supplier audits and regulatory preferred.
• Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international) as needed: minimum 25%
• Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
• U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
• Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
• For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
• This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.