Industrial Engineer I

Work mode: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s):

Cartago, CR

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Coyol

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:

Identify and lead value improvement and waste elimination projects that drive plant and company performance improvements while promoting the development and advancement of the lean culture within the plant.  Support local implementation, training and support of Global Lean, BPI, and VIP Essentials.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Sustaining & New Products support to perform engineering tasks, which may include: creating and updating standards, line balance and layout design.

Introduce and advance the Lean culture, principles and practices across the plant and work with local management to create and drive the Lean vision for the plant.

Initiate and lead improvement projects (i.e. Lean, BPI, VIP) with the Production, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and other support functions.

Develop and conduct Lean training programs for employees at all levels and departments.

Completes capacity analysis internally and/or at suppliers for headcount, equipment and space requirements using simulation software or other effective tools.

Create, maintain and refine a Lean toolkit that can include: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, mistake proofing and line balancing.

Deploy and support the use of corporate Lean tools and Metrics (Core Metrics, WCG, VSP, 5S, Lean Goals and Plans, etc.).

Promote cross-functional and inter-site teamwork to accomplish shared objectives.

Leads Kaizen Events with large groups of people with the objective to increase line productivity & efficiency.

Fosters a safety & Operational Excellence culture.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.

English Level desired:  B2+: 80-89%.

Facility layout design with Autocad.

Strong office package knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
At least 6 - 12 months of experience in similar position (equivalent combination of education and experience)

Preferred qualifications:

Desired knowledge: Project Management, Simulation and Modeling, Lean Tools, IE systems and software

Requisition ID: 600948

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!