Senior Staff Supplier Engineer, Metals (Hybrid)

Position Overview: 

The Senior Staff Metals Engineer is a key member of the Supplier Development Engineering group, which is part of Insulet’s Global Procurement and Supplier Development organization.  Insulet manages a global supply chain and sources precision components and commodities from around the world for use in its devices.  Responsible for the management of all metals tooling, capital, and part design across the supply base.  This role will be used to implement cutting edge technology in metals manufacturing and will work closely with peers in R+D, Quality and Sourcing, to lead and implement new capital equipment and tooling at suppliers focused on enabling successful new product launches through supplier engagement, component readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.  

This role blends supplier engineering with hands-on involvement in early-stage R&D and pilot manufacturing activities. Working closely with internal R&D teams, this position ensures that suppliers are technically capable, validated, and aligned with the requirements of next-generation products. 

Responsibilities: 

• Will serve as a Metals SME for the metal stamping, spring coiling and machining processes and designs 

• Oversee supplier validation activities including component qualification, tooling deployment, and process capability assessments 

• Partner with R&D teams to ensure supplier processes support pilot line performance, design validation, and manufacturability goals 

• Lead supplier engagement for DFM/DFA initiatives, driving early collaboration to optimize component design and production efficiency 

• Fluent use of tooling design and DFM programs to design and standardize robust and optimum tools.  

• Work with suppliers to maximize tool economics and understand all aspects of the manufacturing of metal components 

• Able to design / versed in blanking, form, piercing and progressive dies 

• Work with NPD managers to review new designs and propose feasibility on the same 

• Work with NPD on sourcing prototypes.  

• Lead/Consult at design review meetings with suppliers 

• Be on the forefront of metals technology. 

• Specify and review designs for equipment, tooling, materials, and part designs 
   

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors: 

• Strong communicator and collaborator across engineering, operations, and supplier teams 

• Proven ability to lead tooling programs 

• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced, cross-functional environments 

• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and outcomes across organizational boundaries 

Required Skills and Competencies: 

• Expertise in supplier process development, component validation, and tooling qualification 

• Demonstrated success in leading supplier engineering efforts for complex NPI projects in regulated environments 

• Strong project management and cross-functional skills