Industrial Engineer II

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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 Maple Grove, MN is searching for an Industrial Engineer II to join our team. Industrial Engineers at Boston Scientific support the advancement of lean and continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative solutions that eliminate waste and optimize value for our customers. The department works cross-functionally across the plant to eliminate waste and improve product, material and information flow through production, new product development and business processes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include: 

• Understand, leverage, sustain, and improve the following: Work Content Graph (line balancing), Standard Work, Standard WIP, Visual Staffing Plan, Variation Tracking, Equipment Capacity, 5S, 8 Wastes, Value Stream Mapping, Flow and Pull, Continuous Improvement Systems and Kaizens
• Drive improvement and problem-solving projects impacting customers, manufacturing lines, and support functions by applying DMAIC or PDCA leading to Value Improvement Process (VIP) savings
• Establish engineering (labor) standards for product costing, as well as projects to drive year-over-year labor improvement.
• Perform time studies and data analysis to properly balance work content and staffing of manufacturing lines. 
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional workstation and line design projects to reduce work content, improve line flow and optimize space / line layout requirements for equipment and people.
• Facilitate production and business process kaizen events to improve quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Facilitate lean training and mentoring of Lean concepts for employees at all levels.
• Promote lean culture and operational excellence principles across the site.
• Continually build and apply technical knowledge discovered through benchmarking and continuing education opportunities.
• Demonstrate ideal behaviors that are consistent and supportive of BSC Values.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or similar
• 2+ years of experience as an engineer
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean Principles, Systems, and Tools
• Proficient user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device manufacturing, or similar
• Experience applying Lean Principles, Systems, and Tools
• Simulation software experience (Arena, Simulate, FlexSim, etc.)
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau 
• Shingo Model understanding and application experience 
• Six Sigma and/or Project Management certification(s)
• Experience moving or re-laying out a manufacturing line larger than 2,000 sq ft.

Requisition ID: 582064

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.