Principal Manufacturing Systems Analyst

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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:

The Principal Manufacturing Systems Analyst is responsible for the identification and development of next generation manufacturing methods including system integrations.  This includes research, prototyping, testing, and demonstrating next-generation concepts to all levels of the organization. They will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Equipment Engineering, Production, IT, MES, and Global partners in the pursuit of BSC business goals and objectives. They will also support the technical development of solutions to be used for new product development (NPD) teams and provide leadership on how to transition from development systems to commercial manufacturing requirements.  This person will work cross-functionally to generate ideas for next-generation manufacturing by applying new technologies, industry best practices, and leveraging BSC Plant network opportunities.  They will be a site representative for discussing site requirements, site best practices, and future needs of the site while partnering with global teams to pursue global initiatives.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead/Influence manufacturing strategy discussions with cross functional teams, cross site teams and site leadership.
• Identify opportunities where change could be pursued that would bring value to current day manufacturing.  Could be large, small, or fully transformational change opportunities. 
• Participate on cross functional teams as a technical lead to identify and create change strategies including implementation, educational requirements, and sustainability.
• Works cross functionally to define digital and data strategies in the space of manufacturing production lines.
• Sets technical direction and influences cross functional team members on technical rational for the direction of the initiative.
• Leads technical discussions on next generation methods with local functional development teams and with global peers.
• Mentor and develop co-workers in the skills needed to identify system development opportunities and drive development opportunities into implemented solutions.
• Defines and re-engineers manufacturing and data systems by using appropriate methods and tools. Partners with process owners to understand requirements.
• Lead and mentor functional owners and staff in manufacturing system/integration process activities.
• Creates product/process data maps to manage system integration needs and to educate cross functional team members on data needs and opportunities. 
• Participates in site level data governance efforts to drive data standardization and consistency across all business units.  Helps drive data standardization in equipment projects.
• Manage large initiatives as a site lead, global technical lead, or global site representative.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills when interacting with peers, managers, and Sr. management.  Must have strong cross functional collaboration skills.
• Use of support tools like PDM, E-Learning, ClearQuest, MS Office, Visio, Project, Jira, and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years in manufacturing experience preferably in a regulated industry
• Minimum of 7+ years leveraging manufacturing data & analytics to drive business value
• Proven change agent with large scale initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with MES and ERP systems, preferably Siemens and SAP
• Proficiency in data mining
• Experience with SQL, .NET, Java, and manufacturing equipment control systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) environment
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on system integration and data analytics, preferably in a regulated environment

Requisition ID: 599582 

Minimum Salary: $ 99100 

Maximum Salary: $ 188300 

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).

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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.