Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
Our team in Arden Hills, MN is searching for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives, new product integration projects, and will provide daily support to the production floor to ensure that product, processes, material, and equipment meet the (Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost) business goals and objectives. He/she/they will routinely partner with cross-functional and cross-site teams (Production, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Process Development, Supply Chain, etc.) to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit. 

 
Your responsibilities will include:  

• Leads cross-functional project teams: Coordinates, manages, communicates, and documents project goals and progress. 
• Supports technicians during troubleshooting activities when complex technical issues arise on the production floor.  
• Identify, analyzes, and proposes process and product improvements making use of continuous improvement tools. 
• Assesses the feasibility of new technologies, products, and equipment in the area. 
• Designs and coordinates applicable engineering tests and experiments. 
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results. 
• Designs and prepares engineering reports and communicates results to the technical and leadership audiences. 
• Completes and manages Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA’s) 
• Train team members, including engineers, technicians, and product builders on specific tasks. Participates in the development of junior staff by providing guidance and offering counsel. 
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering 
• 5+ years of experience (advanced degree with 3+ years of experience may be considered)
• Experience performing equipment validation and qualification activities 
• Experience solving advanced technical problems 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing problem solving/root cause analysis 
• Experience utilizing data analytics to impact improvements in manufacturing
• Practical understanding of process improvement (DMAIC) and production flow (LEAN manufacturing) tools

Preferred qualifications: 

• Medical device, or other regulated industry experience 
• Experience managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously 

Requisition ID: 581543

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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