Supplier Engineer III - External Products
Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112
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:
As part of the Sourced Finished Medical Device support team, the Supplier Engineer assists with the design and development of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing delivery targets, minimize costs, and ensure product quality. This role is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, while exercising discretion to implement adjustments that drive improvements at the BSC finished good suppliers. NOTE: This position is hybrid, which will require you to work on-site at least three days a week.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with senior engineers to lead and support projects for product qualification, change management, process development, cost reduction, capacity management, and all related PDM activity
- Supporting product complaints and NCEP/CAPA investigations of defective components received to identify and address root causes
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes; submit and manage manufacturing change requests as necessary
- Collaborating with suppliers and extended teams to investigate device issues and supply constraints using process capability studies, six sigma and value improvement projects; report on preparation, process and test documentation
- Troubleshooting new and existing product issues related to design, material, or processes; analyze and interpret test results and use standard reports and documentation communicate findings to key stakeholders
- Ensuring corrective actions are identified, implemented and controlled by suppliers
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years engineering experience
- Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers
- Experience managing technical problems and solution implementation
- Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
- Ability to communicate effectively on all levels with 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
- Results-driven with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Good understanding of statistical methods, problem-solving techniques, lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
- Understanding of design and process failure mode effect analyses (DFMEA / PFMEA)
Requisition ID: 588341
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 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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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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