Senior Quality Engineer

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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.

Job Purpose: 

The Senior Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving excellence across product development, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. This person will demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and product quality. This position is responsible for leading initiatives that ensure the design, development and manufacture of medical devices meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role demands a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert quality engineering support throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization, ensuring that design inputs, outputs, and validations align with regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to integrate quality principles into product design and development processes.
• Lead and facilitate structured problem-solving activities to address product and process issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead Value Improvement Projects (VIPs) aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing cost, and improving operational efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits and support external inspections by regulatory bodies, maintaining a state of audit readiness and ensuring compliance to Quality System requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators to identify trends, drive decision-making, and support strategic planning.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver results within tight timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Honours bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role within the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in leading product development initiatives and cross-functional project teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies

• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communicator, capable of presenting complex data and insights in a clear and compelling manner.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to think critically and act decisively under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a structured approach to planning and execution.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Passionate about quality, innovation, and delivering products that improve patient outcomes.

Requisition ID: 615916

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!