Senior Design Quality Engineer

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes WFH and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Quality Engineer supporting product tansfers and legacy electrophysiology products within the EP franchise. This position supports a major product category with high visibility which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential and product development experience. This role will apply the directives of design controls supporting product development, design changes, regulatory and standards compliance, corrective and preventive actions, identifying improvements for manufacturability and cost-reduction efforts. They are responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs.

This is a hybrid position based out of Heredia, Costa Rica with the expectation to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support the execution and documentation of Design Validation & Verification and Usability activities.
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Work within a cross-functional team to identify and implement effective controls and support product development from concept through commercialization.
• Update and maintain product risk management tools (i.e. Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree, FMEAs).
• Working knowledge of Design Controls. Provide quality and compliance input to project teams for project decisions and deliverables (i.e., Design Change Analysis, Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Test Methods, Design Reviews, Design V&V, Usability Testing, Process Validation and Labeling).
• Lead and support cross-functional root-cause analysis investigation and resolution activities.
• Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc.
• Reviews and approves operational, test and validation data to establish technical specifications and performance standards for newly designed or modified products and processes.
• Support regulatory submissions to notified bodies.
• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedure.

What we’re looking for:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field of study
• 5+ years of experience in design assurance, quality, new product development, or related medical device / regulated industry experience
• Detailed understanding of US and International regulations including 21 CFR, 820, 210, 211, and 11 is required, as well as the Medical Device Directive, EN ISO 13485, and EN ISO 14971. 
• High energy problem solver capable of driving items to closure.
• Adaptable and effective collaborator in a team environment and in self-directed work
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies

Requisition ID: 613321

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!

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At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.

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