Senior Supplier Engineer - Injection Molding

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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:
As part of Global Sourcing the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for the Injection Molding category team, interfacing with the supply chain and design and process development teams to ensure design functional needs and design for manufacturability needs are both met. The incumbent will work independently to manage projects for onboarding injection molded components, partnering with cross-functional teams to execute deliverables according to business needs.  

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting acquisitions and integrations, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and process development teams on design requirements
• Working with supply chain to support the development phase, qualification and production release activities
• Partnering with the category teams to review and sustain approved suppliers; source new suppliers as necessary; incorporate leading market trends to support the category strategy and drive improvements
• Integrating new products and processes into the existing manufacturing area, while ensuring minimal disruption and timely supply chain of compliant and quality components to the customer
• Planning and coordinating all project phases and tasks; in some cases lead engineers and cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes 
• Communicating project plans and progress with project teams and stakeholders to gain support and resources from plant management
• Visiting manufacturing and/or supplier sites to ensure adherence to project schedule and understanding of product design, assembly requirements, and supplier capabilities

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline  
• Minimum 5 years of experience with polymer processing 
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques used to investigate component defects 

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and/or process optimization

• Ability to travel 20% globally

Preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in (Chemical, Mechanical or Polymer) Engineering or Materials Science
• Experience working in medical device or a similarly regulated industry 
• Experience with injection molding manufacturing and managing supplier relationships
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams; ability to influence and drive 
• Working knowledge of statistical methodologies 
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations with effective change management and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels; strong technical writing and reporting skills 
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships 
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking analytical skills; results-driven

Requisition ID: 609776 

Minimum Salary: $ 82600 

Maximum Salary: $ 156900 

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).

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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 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 identify, 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.