Supplier Engineer I - Metals

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 Supplier Engineer supports the metals category team role is responsible for assessing components against system-level requirements and partners with cross-functional groups to resolve supplier-related issues.  This role works to improve supplier performance, mitigate risks for supplied materials, and drive strategies to support supply chain objectives.  NOTE: This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work on-site at least 3 days per week.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and process development teams on design requirements for new product development; troubleshoot issues related to the designs, materials or processes of new and existing products
• Engaging with Global Sourcing category teams as a technical lead to establish and execute category objectives
• Working with suppliers to understand manufacturing processes and ensure repeatable and reproducible quality during the life of the product
• Interfacing with suppliers and category team members to investigate supplied material issues or supply constraints; support material cost reduction projects to meet category and divisional goals
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to execute changes initiated by BSC or suppliers; assist with projects to improve processes, supplier capability, capacity, and ensure compliance 
• Assisting with identifying emerging issues and implement recovery action plans 
• Reviewing and managing supplier change requests through the Supplier Change Impact Assessment (SCIA); execute change notices and approval processes
• Supporting qualification activities through the design and coordination of engineering tests and experiments including DOE; review and provide feedback supplier test method validations, and PFMEA
• Analyzing test results to provide summarized reports and documentation on findings; make recommendations to technical teams and leadership
• Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented processes and procedures

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external teams
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma and DOE 
• Ability to travel globally up to 10% 

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with at least 1 year of engineering experience 
• Experience with metallurgy, metals, and/or packaging
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels 
   

Requisition ID: 585698

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance 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.