Design Quality Assurance Engineer II - Urology

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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.           

About the role:

Boston Scientific is a worldwide and diverse company who puts patients first. As an industry leader in kidney stone management, the Urology divisional team is on a mission to provide urologists with products that offer the best quality, functionality, and flexibility he/she/they need to treat their patients. As a Design Quality Assurance Engineer II, you’ll be at the heart of that mission by working with high-performing cross-functional teams to primarily sustain commercialized Visualization products, including medical electrical systems (MES). He/she/they will serve as a Quality representative who can directly impact patient care by ensuring the safety, quality, post market performance and compliance of the visualization franchise products are maintained while continuously improving their value. He/she/they will interface with cross-functional teams to complete sustaining projects, design control deliverables, and activities to ensure our products continue to meet state of the art regulatory standards and user needs.

Work mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This hybrid role is based in Maple Grove, MN and requires being on-site at least three days per week. 

Relocation assistance:
Relocation assistance is available for this position at this time.

Visa sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as an effective cross-functional team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices.
• Effectively works with and influences cross-functional teams during the Design Change process to ensure proposed changes to products are systemically / thoroughly analyzed, assessed, controlled and implemented appropriately (i.e., EN 13485 / CFR820).
• Support planning, updating and maintenance of product Risk Management documentation (Hazard Analysis, Design FMEA, Task Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis, etc.) in compliance with Boston Scientific procedures and external standards (i.e., EN 14971).
• Support Usability Engineering and planning documentation (i.e., EN / ISO 62366 and IEC 606061-1-6).
• Interface with the core team and support manufacturing operation efforts / changes to ensure they meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys analysis, Is-Is Not analysis, DMAIC problem solving methodologies) in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues in a timely manner.
• Supporting post market activities ensuring our products meet patient, customer, product performance, and quality system expectations through risk-based assessment of post-market signals.
• Support internal and external regulatory audits as required.

What we’re looking for in you:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering (or other related technical discipline).
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Travel approximately <10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Medical Device industry (quality and risk management) and medical electrical systems.
• Detailed understanding of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and Quality System Regulations.
• Skillful problem solver, capable of facilitating the problem-solving process and driving to solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment while promoting / fostering cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

Requisition ID: 621016 

Minimum Salary: $ 72800 

Maximum Salary: $ 138300 

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 identity, 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.