About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting people, data, and technology to improve health outcomes. With operations spanning over 40 countries, we serve 200,000+ locations worldwide, ensuring essential medical products reach patients efficiently. Our Shanghai Sourcing Office in Kerry Everbright City plays a pivotal role in our Asia-Pacific supply chain, focusing on external manufacturing partnerships for high-quality medical devices. As a Fortune 500 leader, Cardinal Health champions innovation, compliance, and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer for External Manufacturing Suppliers position at Cardinal Health's Shanghai Sourcing Office is a strategic role within our Contract Manufacturing Engineering team. You will develop manufacturing processes, production layouts, and tools for externally sourced finished medical devices, ensuring alignment with Cardinal Health specifications. This role involves reviewing designs for manufacturability, driving process improvements to cut costs, reduce cycle times, and enhance quality. With approximately 50% travel to critical contract manufacturers (CMs), you'll be the on-site expert managing performance metrics, audits, and new product launches in a regulated medical device environment.

Key Impact Areas

Expect to lead complex projects, innovate solutions for supply chain challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally across regions. This is an individual contributor role at a senior level, offering autonomy with general guidance on new initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic position, your responsibilities include:

• Frequent on-site visits to critical CMs multiple times per month (approx. 50% travel), with regular presence at others to oversee operations.
• Managing performance metrics for CMs in service, delivery, quality, compliance, and cost, driving continuous improvements.
• Establishing robust tracking and reporting processes to meet internal/external audit deadlines and regulatory commitments.
• Acting as Cardinal Health's technical expert for projects from initiation through commercialization, coordinating audits and 3rd-party inspections.
• Supporting business reviews, analyzing KPIs via balanced scorecards, and escalating risks or operational issues.
• Leading problem-solving for production assurance, scheduling, capability building, product changes, and new supplier onboarding.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• 6+ years of related experience in regulated industries, with preference for medical devices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams toward operational goals and contribute to strategic planning.
• Comfortable with 50% travel.
• Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent.

At this level, you'll apply comprehensive knowledge to complex projects, develop innovative technical solutions, and may mentor junior colleagues. Work is reviewed for objectives, emphasizing independence and alignment with organizational goals.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers a premium employment package tailored to support your professional and personal life:

• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity of thought, experience, and background, encouraging authenticity daily.
• Equal Opportunity: Commitment to hiring without regard to race, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
• Accessibility: Encouraging applications from back-to-work individuals, people with disabilities, non-degree holders, and Veterans.
• Global Exposure: Work with international teams on cutting-edge healthcare supply chain projects.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for certifications, mentoring, and contributing to policies.

Career Growth

This role positions you for advancement in Cardinal Health's manufacturing and supply chain leadership. Gain expertise in medical device regulations, supplier management, and process optimization—skills highly transferable globally. Many professionals progress to program management, regional operations leadership, or strategic sourcing roles. With our emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation, you'll build a robust career in healthcare engineering.

Why Join Us

Join Cardinal Health to make a tangible impact on global healthcare delivery. In Shanghai's vibrant Kerry Everbright City office, you'll collaborate with top-tier CMs, tackle high-stakes challenges in medical device manufacturing, and contribute to life-saving products. Our supportive, diverse culture ensures you can be your best self while driving excellence. Competitive estimated salary (USD 80,000–120,000 annually, based on market rates with buffer), travel opportunities, and growth potential make this a standout career move.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the travel requirement?
A: Approximately 50%, including frequent visits to critical CMs.

Q: Is a degree required?
A: Preferred, but we encourage non-degree holders with strong experience.

Q: What industries qualify as 'regulated'?
A: Medical devices preferred; pharma, biotech, or similar with compliance focus.

Q: How does Cardinal Health support diversity?
A: As an Equal Opportunity employer, we prioritize inclusive hiring and celebrate differences for better solutions.

Q: What's the application process?
A: Submit your resume via our careers site; review our privacy policy for details.