Manufacturing Engineer I

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:

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports manufacturing operations through process development, process improvement, equipment implementation and production support activities. This role partners with Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable quality system requirements.

The Manufacturing Engineer I contributes to the development, validation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes while building technical expertise in medical device manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing and process validation methodologies.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

This is an on-site role requiring employees to work from our Carlsbad, California office to support hands-on manufacturing operations and cross-functional collaboration. 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:

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for catheter manufacturing operations.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and support corrective actions that improve product quality, yield, throughput, and productivity.
• Support the evaluation and disposition of nonconforming material and production-related quality issues.
• Assist with root cause investigations and contribute to NCR, CAPA, deviation, and failure investigation activities.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity.
• Analyze workflows, equipment utilization, assembly methods, and manufacturing sequences to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and waste-reduction projects.
• Support manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support equipment qualification and process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Assist with Test Method Validation activities and inspection method development.
• Support change control activities and assess potential impacts to manufacturing processes and validated systems.
• Create and revise controlled manufacturing documentation, including Manufacturing Process Instructions, work instructions, validation protocols and reports, engineering studies, equipment procedures, process flows, routings, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs on production support, design transfer, commercialization, supplier readiness, and process improvement activities.
• Participate in risk management and process-development activities, including process flow reviews and PFMEA updates.
• Complete assigned engineering projects with clear documentation, data analysis, and communication of results.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Zero to three years of engineering experience in manufacturing, medical devices, life sciences, or another regulated industry. Internship, cooperative education, or equivalent manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production environments, and engineering problem-solving methods.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, data-driven decision making, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with medical device quality systems, design controls, change control, CAPA, and ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated manufacturing is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Minitab, SolidWorks, ERP/MES systems, or manufacturing documentation systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, willingness to learn, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requisition ID: 633599 

Minimum Salary: $ 62800 

Maximum Salary: $ 119300 

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.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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.