Supplier Engineering Co-op

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Danvers
Posted on: October 13, 2024

Job Description:

Abiomed, a 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.\rPatients First - Innovation - Winning Culture - Heart Recovery\r\rPOSITION SUMMARY\rThe Supplier Development Engineer Co-op will support ABIOMED's primary technical contacts with all US based suppliers, assist with product development team's supplier initiatives, second source critical suppliers, and establish "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.\rKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Support product development projects and serve as liaison for 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
• 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\r\r

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