Senior Supplier Engineer

Why Join Us

Joining Cook Medical means becoming part of a family-owned company with a 60 year legacy of putting patients first — and a bold vision for the future. We equip our teams with AI-driven tools and technologies that transform how we collaborate, make decisions, and deliver quality at every step of the supply chain. As a Supplier Engineer, you won't just have a job — you'll have a career with purpose, backed by the resources and innovation of a global medical device leader.

Overview

The Senior Supplier Engineer is a leader in the department tasked with solving engineering problems, developing new products and processes, and leading engineering or company projects.

Responsibilities

• Duties of Engineer in addition to the following:
• Provide technical input on defining project priorities and company product goals.
• Identify and solve department, system-level problems.
• Contribute technical/scientific expertise and direction to department engineers and other company business functions.
• Assume responsibility for interpreting data, organizing, executing, and coordinating project activities.
• Lead large scale or multiple engineering projects with a high degree of independence.
• Act as a mentor to other personnel in the Engineering department.
• Provide technical and strategic input on managing company intellectual property relevant to area of work.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal
  
  

supervision.

• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation consistent with the requirements of pertinent regulations and Cook’s Quality Management System where applicable.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
• Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with
  
  

minimal supervision.

• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in a regulated industry, preferably in a medical manufacturing environment; 5 years preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related engineering discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Project/Outlook, JBase, Livelink, Engineering Server, Business Objects.
• Ability to understand the overall and detailed functions of a business software application.
• PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2 years relevant experience; or
• MS in same or MBA with 5 years relevant experience; or
• BS degree in same with 7 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years at COOK Medical.
• Experience using analytical skills and problem solving.
• Experience in communication and working with a wide variety of associates.
• Experience working independently and directing others towards a common goal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and other business software applications.
  
  

Physicial Requirements

• Works under general office environment conditions.
• Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and communicate.
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves may be required in some areas associated with this position.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.