Component Supplier Development Engineer

On-Site: Component Supplier Development Engineer _ Irvine, CALocation: Irvine, CA (100% onsite)Duration of project: 6 months +Domain: Medical DeviceVisa: US Citizen or Green Card Holders ONLY.COMPONENT/SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER*This role operates as a technical bridge between Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure that component selections and mechanical designs are robust, producible, and aligned with supplier capabilities prior to production release.The position is expected to identify and mitigate risks early, particularly in component selection, tolerancing, and manufacturability, to reduce downstream reliability issues, supply disruptions, and design reworkRequirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSME preferred)Must have a mechanical/electro-mechanical aptitudeMedical Device Industry experienceDVT - Design Verification TestingExperience evaluating component lifecycle (Active, NRND, EOL) and supply risk.Component SelectionGD&TRoot Cause AnalysisDesign transfer processesFamiliarity with PLM systems (Propel) and ERP systems (NetSuite).Strong understanding of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical components.Responsibilities:DVT & Design Release SupportParticipate in DVT readiness and design reviews to identify component risks, manufacturability concerns, and documentation gaps.Support design transfer activities to ensure readiness for manufacturing release.Component Risk & Lifecycle AssessmentEvaluate lifecycle status (NRND/EOL), supplier risk, and availabilityRecommend alternates and mitigation strategies.Support Release of OTS and custom partsMechanical Drawing Review & ManufacturabilityReview drawings for dimensional accuracy, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and tolerance stack-up risks.Assess manufacturability relative to supplier capabilities.Identify over-constrained tolerances and yield risks.Provide actionable DFM/DFA feedback.Cross-Functional SupportAct as liaison between Engineering and Supply Chain.Support supplier technical discussions.Assist in resolving build and early production issues.Support an effort of the supply chain activity by identifying long lead time items and engaging with the suppliers for potential cross-referencesData & DocumentationSupport lifecycle advancement of components in Propel by ensuring complete specifications, compliance, and approved sourcing for pre-production readiness.Ensure alignment of component data across Propel/NetSuite.Support traceability and audit readiness.