Quality 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 This Role:

Develops, establishes and maintains quality engineering methodologies, systems, and practices which meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements. Serves as a Quality representative to improve awareness, visibility, communication on quality initiatives to support departmental, functional, site, divisional, and corporate quality goals and priorities. Provides focused quality engineering support within new product development, operational, or system/services support.

This role will support the Core Tech Polymer team within Maple Grove Operations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Identify and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Lead the implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Act as an effective leader or team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• Assure the development and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues

What We’re Looking For In You:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work independently under limited supervision
• Knowledge of basic Quality Systems and good documentation practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering field
• Relevant industry experience, can include internship/co-op experience
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects covering diverse engineering (i.e. Software, Hardware, Labeling) disciplines.
• Experience in medical device field, ideally in a manufacturing support role
• Self-starter with the ability to identify improvement opportunities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects to completion
• Prior interactions with the following disciplines: manufacturing engineering, post market complaints, CAPA, risk management, supplier quality, process engineering
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and statistical analysis
• Comfort speaking to groups of individuals; presentation skills that comfortably and concisely translate manufacturing performance and issues to peer and senior management audiences
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiarity with product/component documentation, inspection and testing, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Requisition ID: 564449

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.