Principal 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:

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a key leader, independently driving complex initiatives that support the daily operations of a dynamic battery and capacitor manufacturing plant located in Arden Hills, MN.

In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing products, processes, materials, and equipment to meet and exceed production goals in quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and safety. You will play a pivotal part in strengthening the technical rigor within the manufacturing engineering team, applying a strong foundation in DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and process optimization.   

This is an onsite position from our Arden Hills, MN location. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Initiates, drives and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.  
• Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings. 
• Analyzes and solves problems from engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology. 
• Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques.  
• Influences decisions around alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment. 

• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.
• Serves as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees.

• Mentors junior engineers in the use of tools and principles to solve problems.
• Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers.  Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters.  
• Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities. 
• Utilizes tools and concepts like root cause problem solving, DMAIC, process improvement and Design of Experiments to solve problems.
• Assesses process capabilities, prioritizes process improvement opportunities, and innovates and implements process improvements on complex projects. 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical)
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields (advanced degree with 5+ years of experience may be considered)
• Demonstrated track record for value creation, critical thinking and an ability to solve complex problems in manufacturing
• Experience mentoring engineers in root cause problem solving, process improvement, DMAIC and Design of Experiments  
• Experience performing multiple process characterizations across various technologies 

 
Preferred qualifications:  

• Experience training engineers in problem solving and process improvement tools 

• DMAIC Green Belt Certified and Black Belt in Training

Requisition ID: 614458 

Minimum Salary: $ 99100 

Maximum Salary: $ 188300 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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