Junaid Sheikh

About Junaid Sheikh

Supplier Development Engineer with deep experience supporting Class II & medical devices, specializing in NPI, supplier transfers, and quality-driven manufacturing excellence.Currently at Enovis Surgical (Austin, TX), I lead and support global supplier transfer and NPI initiatives, working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Product Development, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure compliant, scalable, and cost-effective supply chains for orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.I bring a strong foundation in quality and manufacturing engineering, with hands-on experience in:1. Supplier development & qualification (APQP, PPAP, TMV)2. Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and V & V3. Risk management (DFMEA, PFMEA) and CAPA4. Regulatory compliance (FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, GMP)5. Design, process, and supplier change management6. 510(k) and PMA-support activitiesMy experience spans a wide range of medical technologies including pacemakers, titanium and orthopedic implants, hemodialysis equipment, electro-mechanical systems, and surgical robotics, enabling me to quickly adapt to complex products and regulated manufacturing environments.I hold a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, combining technical depth with project leadership to deliver data-driven, compliant outcomes.I’m passionate about advancing healthcare through supplier excellence, precision engineering, and continuous improvement, and I enjoy partnering with teams and suppliers to bring safe, high-quality, life-changing medical devices to market.

Experience

1. Supplier Development Engineer Project Manager

   Enovis

   Aug 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead and support supplier transfer and cost-reduction projects across the supply chain.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Systems, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership.• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Receiving Inspection to ensure components meet established specifications and standards.• Investigate material quality issues, coordinate corrective actions, and support product disposition activities.• Assess and approve supplier process changes while ensuring robust validation and risk management.• Promote supplier quality system compliance and provide guidance on supplier management requirements.• Develop new supply sources in collaboration with the Procurement team to strengthen supply chain resilience.• Contribute to the development and enhancement of supplier management policies, procedures, and metrics.• Manage detailed project planning and execution for supplier transfers and process validations.• Lead cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean reviews).• Coach and mentor engineering support staff on supplier quality and process improvement practices.

Education

• Delft University of Technology

  Certification in Electric cars, Electric Vehicles

  2020 — 2021

• G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering(GHRCE), Nagpur

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2018

• University of Dayton

  Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

  2019 — 2020

• Westcliff University

  Master of Science - MS, Engineering/Industrial Management

  2020 — 2022