Supplier Engineer III

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Engineer III on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical lead on Teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• Partnering with senior engineers and key stakeholders 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
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Education & Experience:

Required

• Level 8 Hons Bachelor Degree in any Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Minimum of 3 years experience in engineering role and/or manufacturing environment
• Experience with medical device quality systems and/or production and process control or equivalent
• Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers
• Experience managing technical problems and solution implementation
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international). Travel may occur over weekends

Preferred

• 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)

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 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!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com