Lexington Medical
Supplier Development Engineer
Bedford, MA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$110kDetected 40 days ago
SnowflakeNegotiationProcurementERPMedical Devices
About the role
- Rooted in a talent-dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth, and achieve great heights together.
- At Lexington Medical, Inc., you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide while thriving in a fast-growing MedTech company.
Responsibilities
- Own sourcing for new product introduction: identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for custom components, raw materials, and assemblies used in new and next-generation surgical devices.
- Partner with R&D and Design Engineering from early development, translating drawings, specifications, and tolerances into clear sourcing strategies and manufacturable supplier requirements.
- Lead supplier selection and development, including RFQs, cost and lead-time analysis, capability assessment, negotiation, and onboarding of new vendors.
- Drive component and material qualification in partnership with Quality and Manufacturing, supporting first article inspection, PPAP/validation activities, and design transfer from prototype to production.
- Apply engineering judgment to manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, CNC machining, metal stamping, additive manufacturing, PCBA) to assess supplier capability and optimize for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
- Build and manage the supply base for new products, balancing risk, cost, lead time, and capacity, and establishing supply agreements that scale with demand.
- Resolve supplier technical issues and non-conformances, working cross-functionally to close gaps, drive corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
- someone who reads a print, understands the manufacturing process behind it, and can negotiate, qualify, and develop the supplier who will build it.
- You will work hands-on with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to de-risk supply early, control cost and lead time, and ensure every new product launches with a reliable, scalable supply base behind it.
- This role is built for an engineer who thinks commercially: someone who reads a print, understands the manufacturing process behind it, and can negotiate, qualify, and develop the supplier who will build it.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications and understand the manufacturing processes behind precision components.
- Curiosity, ownership mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment (hint: mystery question answer is 23).
- Within the first 3-6 months, you are independently leading sourcing for active development programs, qualifying suppliers, and de-risking supply for components on the critical path.
- You are known for sound engineering judgment, strong supplier relationships, and a bias toward action that keeps new products on schedule and on cost.
- 2+ years of experience in sourcing, supplier development, procurement, or manufacturing engineering supporting physical products (candidates with more experience are also encouraged to apply and would be considered for a more senior level).
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), bringing components or products from design through supplier qualification and into production.
- Strong commercial skills: comfortable running RFQs, analyzing cost and lead time, and negotiating with and developing suppliers.
- You default to AI and modern tooling in your everyday work and look for ways to apply it to sourcing and engineering problems.
- Within the first year, suppliers and materials you sourced and qualified are in production and supporting products used in the operating room.
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP/MRP and data systems
- familiarity with Odoo, Snowflake, or similar platforms is a plus.
Skills
- Familiarity with supplier qualification and quality requirements (e.g., first article inspection, validation, ISO 13485) is a plus.
- Experience with ERP/MRP and data systems; familiarity with Odoo, Snowflake, or similar platforms is a plus.
- What Success Looks Like In This Role:
- Location & Work Arrangement:
- Travel expectation is 10-20%.
- Company Overview & Disclaimer
- Salary Range
- $90,000 - $110,000 USD
Compensation
- $90,000 - $110,000 USD
Benefits
- Lexington Medical, Inc. is a surgical stapling company based in Bedford, MA, developing smart surgical technology for minimally invasive procedures.
Company info
- Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area.
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