SupplierEngineerOptics

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful— because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position: The mission of Supplier Engineering is to bring top quality components to our production lines by building a world-class supplier network that can ensure continuity of supply, growth to support our demand, achieve yearly cost reductions, and mitigate supply chain risks. The ideal candidate will apply their broad and deep hands-on experience in manufacturing and design of electro-optical components, supporting Multiport DaVinci Systems for both on-going sustaining and new product introduction efforts. Roles and Responsibilities: * Work closely with product design, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement improvements to performance, quality, capacity, and cost. Mange project plans and timelines. * Mange project plans and timelines. Communicate to stakeholders on status. * Seek out new suppliers in support of product needs. Assess supplier capabilities and fit to Intuitive quality, business, and technical requirements. * Develop suppliers to e