Manufacturing Engineer I

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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:  

This position supports daily operations for Nitinol manufacturing and scalability in Maple Grove, MN. You will work in a fast-paced environment, applying problem-solving tools to improve manufacturing process and equipment to reduce COGs and meet performance goals (i.e. safety, quality, cost, and delivery). In addition to commercial line support, this position will be responsible for implementing continuous improvement projects related to cost reduction, implementation of new systems, and driving efficiency across the factory. This will be achieved through collaboration with counterparts in other functions (i.e. Quality, Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Technicians, Downstream Customers, etc.). 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools to correct equipment problems or identify issues within process that contribute to non-conforming parts, low yields, or product quality issues.
• Interface daily and communicate effectively to an audience consisting of product builders, peers, and management in Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• With guidance from manager, plan, organize, and prioritize daily work routine to meet production requirements and project schedules.
• Gather and interpret data to troubleshoot existing product/process challenges as related to design, material, or processes.
• Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic product support tasks to include any of the following: verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment processes.
• May serve as an extended team member on larger projects related to new product development, equipment development, and software development.
• Applies problem solving and process improvement methodologies to improve complex and diverse manufacturing processes across multiple product lines, ensuring root cause of problem is identified and quickly resolved, while ensuring compliance to BSC work instructions and procedures.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Develops creative solutions individually and collaboratively draws ideas from cross functional teams. 
• Engages in day-to-day operations and is driven by a natural curiosity to solve problems

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in the medical device industry
• Strong mechanical aptitude, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience with Nitinol manufacturing
• Experience with PC-based and PLC-based equipment
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software
• Quality Systems Experience

Requisition ID: 619721 

Minimum Salary: $ 58200 

Maximum Salary: $ 110500 

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.