Quality Engineer III
Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311
Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove
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 ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger—advancing science for life.
Provide Quality Engineering support to Maple Grove commercial and development manufacturing lines, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality product to the customer while supporting continuous improvement projects and quality initiatives. Partner with production and manufacturing engineers to support ongoing operations.
This role supports the Nitinol Shape Memory (NSM) Business Unit within Maple Grove Operations.
Work model, sponsorship, relocation:
This is an onsite role based at our Maple Grove, MN facility. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include:
● Leading or participating in projects to identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions.
● Understanding nonconformance scope, implementing product/process controls, and determining release criteria.
● Investigating nonconformances and writing required documentation.
● Collecting and analyzing process defect data for product and process improvement efforts (e.g., scrap, nonconforming product, customer complaints) by systematically gathering quality metric data and performing appropriate analysis.
● Performing process validation and verification activities and reviewing related documentation.
● Supporting the development, qualification, and ongoing manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
● Developing and updating risk management deliverables.
● Evaluating the adequacy and compliance of systems, operations, and practices against regulations and company documentation.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
● Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
● Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, specifically involving process validation and verification activities and risk management documentation such as Design/Process FMEAs.
● Knowledge of basic quality systems and good documentation practices.
Preferred qualifications:
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
● Experience in the medical device field in a manufacturing support role.
● Experience providing quality support to manufacturing lines.
● Self-starter with the ability to identify improvement opportunities.
● Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects to completion.
● Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects spanning diverse engineering disciplines (e.g., equipment qualification, process validation, test method validation).
● Prior interactions with disciplines such as manufacturing engineering, CAPA, risk management, supplier quality, and process engineering.
● Knowledge of analytical techniques, problem solving, and statistical analysis.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
● Familiarity with product/component documentation, inspection and testing, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Requisition ID: 620626
Minimum Salary: $76000
Maximum Salary: $144400
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.
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