Senior Quality Engineer - 1st Shift

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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:

Boston Scientific is seeking a First Shift Senior Quality Engineer to provide quality engineering leadership and support for manufacturing process development and implementation. This position partners closely with Manufacturing to ensure the production of disposable medical catheters complies with all applicable regulatory and quality system requirements.

This role plays a critical function in driving validation activities, risk management, and product lifecycle support while ensuring a robust and compliant manufacturing process.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week. 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:

● Oversee ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization validation processes and ensure routine sterilization meets regulatory standards.

● Support environmental monitoring and cleanroom verifications per schedule; assist with excursion investigations.

● Review and approve manufacturing validation test plans, protocols, and reports.

● Lead completion of risk management deliverables, including process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (pFMEA) and Control Plans.

● Support and lead test method validation activities to ensure reliable and accurate testing.

● Develop, review, and approve inspection plans, Device History Records (DHRs), and product drawings for new products.

● Create and implement quality plans to ensure product and process compliance.

● Drive defect prevention and detection efforts within manufacturing.

● Provide statistical support and problem-solving expertise for process validations and engineering protocols.

● Support Management Review, internal/external audits, deviations, CAPAs, NCRs, supplier management, and RGAs.

● Provide quality support for New Product Development activities.

● Lead resolution of quality issues related to CAPAs and NCRs.

● Ensure compliance with quality system procedures and applicable regulations.

Technical expertise:

● Provide technical expertise on component schematics and inspection requirements.

● Identify opportunities for improvement in both product quality and the quality system.

● Ensure accurate development and verification of Design History Files (DHFs), Device Master Records (DMRs), and Device History Records (DHRs).

● Oversee calibration and preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability (as needed).

● Manage supplier quality activities including audits, performance assessments, and quality agreements (as needed).

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

● Minimum of 5 years' experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.

● Experience in catheter design and manufacturing while working in Quality.

● Strong understanding of GMPs and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).

● Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings.

● Experience with risk management records and performing risk analysis.

● Hands-on experience with test method validation and Gage R&R studies.

● Knowledge of statistical techniques including normality analysis and tolerance analysis.

● Proficient in Minitab or equivalent statistical software.

Preferred qualifications:

● Expertise in EO sterilization validation (ISO 11135).

● Knowledge of biocompatibility standards (ISO 10993 series).

● Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

● Proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.

Requisition ID: 618960 

Minimum Salary: $ 86600 

Maximum Salary: $ 164500 

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.