Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed’s “Patients First!” culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation.

I Am Abiomed | I Am Heart Recovery | Patients First!

ABIOMED is redefining team-driven success while reshaping heart recovery. Here, new ideas are welcomed and encouraged, learning is constant, and our dynamic setting enables positive people to do profoundly important work.

If you have: the ability to build and grow strategic partnerships, a keen focus on consistency of methods and moving the company forward, and the desire to make a true impact on patient health, we want to hear from you. Discover your true potential as you work with Suppliers, Manufacturing and Design teams, develop professionally, and contribute to a company imagining the future of heart care.

The Sr. Supplier Engineer II 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 a key technical resource for the company’s continued growth, and is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference at one of the fastest-growing medical technology companies, focused on recovering hearts and saving lives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend 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
• Drive capacity projects to meet manufacturing and business needs
• Proactively manage component obsolescence
• Drive second source projects; continuously monitor risk of the existing suppliers /components and define risk mitigation plans
• 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 in Incoming Inspection and work with vendors to resolve
• Manage supplier process validation activities by applying a risk based approach
• Implement continuous improvement within supply chain

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Mechanical, Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering
• 7+ years of professional experience involving technical interaction with vendors
• Knowledge of polymer, machining, and/or metal cutting processes
• Knowledge of Process Capability and data analysis using statistical tools (Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus)
• Basic understanding of metrology

• Willingness to travel up to 25%, primarily to visit suppliers

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace.