Associate Supplier Engineer Manager - Metals

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

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:

The Associate Supplier Engineer Manager leads and directs a supplier engineering team that specializes in developing suppliers and technologies to support new product programs, resolve complex yield issues for purchased components, and meet cost targets through engineering-based projects.  This role is responsible for developing, guiding and mentoring team members to address supply chain challenges, while facilitating initiatives that support new product development for the metals and packaging categories.  You will partner with key stakeholders to deliver on new product platforms and champion global commodity strategies and achieve year-over-year savings.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver key supplier and material strategies in terms of quality, cost and service improvements
• Prioritizing and driving execution of multiple complex department projects; sponsor and lead material value improvement (VIP’s) and Strategic Activity Review (StAR) projects
• Building and maintaining a network with cross functional groups to ensure early engagement with the supplier engineering teams
• Serving as a technical leader to support structured technical investigations for components and material issues
• Managing and supporting the maintenance and improvement of supplier and material management policies, procedures, systems and tools
• Leading the development of commodity strategies in conjunction with the strategic procurement and supplier quality teams
• Developing and executing department budgets, headcount, overhead, project spend and capital planning and control

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering or science-based discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within the medical device or a highly regulated industry
• Experience leading cross-functional teams with ability to influence and drive performance
• Experience managing ambiguous situations with strong change management and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% globally

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
• Masters Degree in Business Administration
• Experience with metals manufacturing (machining, stamping, casting, etc)
• Working knowledge of quality system requirements, including component qualification, on-going inspection, and change control processes
• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships on all levels

Requisition ID: 618462

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $ to $, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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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.

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.