About The Role

Reporting to: Manager, Contract Manufacturing

THE COMPANY and BUSINESS

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions.

Working to be healthcare’s most trusted partner, our customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve the lives of people every day.

What Contract Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

At Cardinal Health, Contract Manufacturing Engineering serves as the technical bridge between product development, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and our global contract manufacturing network. This team plays a vital role in ensuring product quality, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and manufacturing excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

As a Contract Manufacturing Principal Engineer, you will be the primary technical leader responsible for managing strategic contract manufacturing partners supporting ECG Cables, Lead Wires, ECG Electrodes, Wound Drain products, and other medical device portfolios. You will drive supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, process improvements, risk mitigation, and business continuity initiatives while ensuring compliance with Cardinal Health and regulatory requirements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across global cross-functional teams, influence supplier strategy, lead complex manufacturing projects, and develop into a recognized technical leader within a growing international medical device organization.

Accountabilities

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned contract manufacturers in China and Asia Pacific.
Manage metrics targets with CMs; evaluate CM’s service, delivery, quality, compliance, and cost performance
Establish robust tracking and reporting process, working cross functionally to ensure compliance with internal/external audit observation deadline or other regulatory commitments and monitor performance
Act as CAH’s expert in managing technical, operational and logistical aspects of assigned projects and/or processes from initiation through commercialization, including product transfer activities, new product development activities, supplier change request and internal change management.
Coordinates process audits, supplier audits and 3rd party inspections; provide on-site support for 3rd party inspections
Support preparation of periodic business and operations review meetings
Analyze and support action required for key performance indicators through a balanced scorecard, business and operation reviews and continuous improvements across the region’s supply chain operation
Managing internal and CM’s assets that related to our products, such as raise capital request, create business case as well as ensure the traceability of all the assets belong to CAH.
Host regular weekly and monthly meeting with CMs to ensure close monitoring operational activities.
Escalate risks and tactical operational issues with CMs and CAH
Lead problem solving on production assurance, scheduling, and replanning
Lead / coordinate CM’s capability building, product changes / introduction / exit and corrective actions
Take on program manager role for new product launch / supplier onboarding driving successful design transfer and commercial prove-out with cross-functional teams
Frequent travel visiting critical CMs on-site; regular on-site presence for others; requires approximately 50% travel within APAC

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, with preference for Biomedical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing engineering or related disciplines
At least 6+ years related work experience required in regulated industries, preference for medical devices, including experience managing contract manufacturers
Preference for experience in ECG-related products, patient monitoring accessories, or wound care products
Ability to lead cross functional teams toward operational objectives with effective communication across engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers
Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal setting for department/business unit
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma, PMP, etc.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
Projects may have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which may set precedent
Independently determines method for completion of new projects
Receives guidance on overall project objectives
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.