Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tecan is a company focused on solving complex supply chain challenges and building strong partnerships with suppliers and customers. The Supply Chain Engineering Manager will play a critical role in supporting New Product Introduction, driving supplier performance, and ensuring manufacturing readiness from product launch through full-scale production.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering activities supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production by identifying and resolving mechanical and manufacturing challenges
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Program Management, Planning, and Purchasing to support production and product lifecycle objectives
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between Tecan, customers, and suppliers to identify and resolve Design for Manufacturing (DFM) opportunities
- Manage assigned commodities including machined components, sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, plastics, cable assemblies, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and related suppliers
- Develop and execute commodity strategies that improve supplier performance, quality, delivery, and total cost
- Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives that deliver measurable value while maintaining quality and supply continuity
- Evaluate, qualify, and recommend suppliers during quoting, NPI, production transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities
- Support supplier transitions, tooling implementation, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production readiness for new programs
- Provide technical expertise for supplier selection, manufacturing process improvements, tooling development, and strategic engineering projects
- Resolve supplier-related issues impacting production, including quality concerns, material shortages, delivery delays, and manufacturing constraints
- Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies that protect production schedules and revenue objectives
- Evaluate supplier business proposals and recommend solutions that improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall business performance
- Support supplier qualification activities and ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
- Build collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through effective communication and technical leadership
- Influence cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and continuous improvement initiatives
- Travel periodically to supplier and customer locations to support technical reviews, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness activities
Skills
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
- Proven supplier development, supplier management, and technical problem-solving experience
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to think strategically while executing day-to-day operational priorities
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Self-motivated with exceptional project management and execution skills
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering customer-focused solutions
- Adaptability and resilience in rapidly changing business environments
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
- Four or more years of experience in Supply Chain Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical engineering role
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing environments
- Experience working directly with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience supporting supplier qualification, manufacturing transfers, and production scale-up activities
- Experience managing technical supplier relationships and commodity strategies is preferred
- Experience working within multinational organizations is a plus
- Experience supporting medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with global supplier development and international manufacturing
- Knowledge of supplier quality systems, APQP, PPAP, FAI, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience leading cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Experience supporting offshore manufacturing transfers and tooling development
- Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Quality, or Project Management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision effective on your first day
- 16 company-paid holidays
- 401(k) employer match on first 6% contributions (no vesting period)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- HSA & HRA options
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal Shield / Identity Shield
- Discounted Pet Insurance
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