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Quality Eng - P3

Work mode:  Onsite
Onsite Location(s): 

Dorado, PR, US, 00646

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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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.           

Quality Eng - P3 (Quality Engineer III)

 

 

About the role:

Design Quality Engineer reporting to the Quality department at the Neuromodulation division but based at the manufacturing site location to be a liaison and on-site support for commercial/sustaining and new product development. This role ensures a high-quality standard is maintained for products, documentation, compliance, and most importantly, patients. Critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem solving are essential skills to be successful.  

Purpose Statement

Demonstrates commitment to the Quality Policy (patient safety and product quality) through their daily execution of sound quality practices and the maintenance of an effective quality system.  Understands and complies with all the regulations governing the quality systems. Ensures their direct reports are aware of their commitment to patient safety and product quality, are current with their training requirements and that they understand and comply with all other regulations governing their work.

 

Responsibilities

  •  Quality Assurance support for Neuromodulation commercial products, with a focus on Non-Conformance Event Prevention (NCEP) and Correction and Preventive Action (CAPA).
  • Collaborate with functional team members to perform product failure and complaint investigations for complaints, NCEP, CAPA, and/or audit findings.
  • Coordinate product containment tasks for impacted materials and document activities.
  • Assess product, packaging, and labeling design change impacts and risks.
  • Design and implement Quality System processes, procedures, and techniques such as risk assessments, root cause analysis, etc.
  • Represent as a design/quality resource for the Neuromodulation division at the manufacturing site. Communicate, coordinate, and act as a liaison between design and manufacturing. Collaborate with Operations teams to resolve product and process issues.
  • Assess component criticality based on risk criteria and information.
  • Work with supplier management teams to coordinate/assess supplier issues, process changes, and new supplier qualifications.
  • Monitor and track the progress of quality-related tasks and initiatives. Collaborate and follow up with team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks within established timelines.
  • Primary technologies/products of responsibility will be surgical accessories/tools and leads used for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
  • Identifies and resolves complex exceptions to work assignments.
  • Summarizes, analyses, draws conclusions and makes appropriate decisions from test results or other process related findings.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and protocols
  • Identify Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by dispositioning non-conforming material, assisting in identification of primary root causes and understanding corrective and preventative actions. May be respons
  • Has the responsibility and independent authority to make decisions related to product quality, including the disposition of non-conforming product.
  • Participates in Customer Complaints investigation for areas under their control.
  • Document investigation findings in analysis report on GCS2
  • Become a trainer for the Software related with complaints handling process (GCS2), as required.
  • Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality.
  • Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc.
  • Evaluates new equipment and processes and participates in the transfer of new products.
  • Knowledgeable on QSR and ISO/MDD standards, constantly promoting awareness of best industry practices, making appropriate decision on a daily basis utilizing the quality engineering manager/site QA Director as the final arbitrator on critical quality deci
  • Fully conversant with validation techniques and associated regulatory requirements including analysis of customer feedback and complaints.

 

What we’re looking for:

Basic Requirements

  • BS Degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 2-5 years’ experience in the medical device industry with a solid understanding of Quality System requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
  • Strong technical writing skills and ability to clearly communicate complex information

Preferred Requirements

  • Project/task management experience
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (i.e. Windchill, PLM)
  • Experience with nonconformance and/or CAPA process

 

 

 

 

Requisition ID: 605919 

Minimum Salary: $ 58100 

Maximum Salary: $ 110400 

 

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 identify, 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.  


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