Senior Project Engineer

Insulet Corporation

. Lead, plan and implement supplier capital and tooling qualifications from project kick-off through implementation into full production .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeActon • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supplier capital and tooling qualifications, with a strong focus on project management, supplier quality assurance, and manufacturing processes. Proficient in authoring validation protocols and leading cross-functional teams to drive results in regulated industries.

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Project ManagementSupplier Quality ManagementManufacturing Process ExpertiseSix Sigma CertificationIQ, OQ, PQ Protocols

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesTooling QualificationsDesign-for-Manufacturability AnalysisPFMEAControl PlansMeasurement System AnalysisSupplier Validation ProtocolsCorrective and Preventive ActionsPrototype ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSmartsheetProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringSix Sigma CertificationPMI Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesRegulated IndustrySupplier ManagementManufacturing EquipmentPrototype Suppliers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, plan and implement supplier capital and tooling qualifications from project kick-off through implementation into full production
Own project schedules and assigned budgets, and report status, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership
Partner with R&D, Quality, Automation and Manufacturing teams to deliver design-for-manufacturability analysis and support
Author or review supplier validation and qualification protocols, and coordinate execution, data analysis and final reporting
Lead procurement, installation and start-up of manufacturing equipment at global suppliers
Evaluate and manage prototype suppliers, place purchase orders and manage part deliveries against program timelines
Investigate supplier quality issues and lead corrective and preventive actions to closure
Drive results with teams spanning programs, engineering, purchasing and the supply base
Travel to supplier sites for prototype builds, tooling trials, equipment installation and qualification runs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing or Industrial) or a related field
Five to seven years of experience working directly with manufacturing processes such as assembly, automation, molding, stamping, electronics or machining
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple supplier tooling projects from concept to production
Experience authoring and overseeing IQ, OQ and PQ protocols for component manufacturing processes and secondary operations
Working expertise in PFMEA, control plans and Measurement System Analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence without direct authority
Experience inside a direct material supplier as an engineer or project manager preferred
Experience in a regulated industry, ideally medical devices, preferred
Six Sigma or Lean process improvement experience or certification preferred
PMI project management certification preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Smartsheet or Excel
Requires on-site work from an Insulet office
Travel to supplier sites approximately 10 to 15 percent of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangements
Travel to supplier sites approximately 10 to 15 percent of the time
Equal employment opportunity consideration regardless of protected characteristics