Design Quality Engineer III

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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:
We have an exciting opportunity open for a Design Quality Engineer III who will support our Prosthetic Urology franchise. This position supports a major product category with high visibility which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential and product development experience. This role will apply the directives of design controls supporting product development, design changes, regulatory and standards compliance, corrective and preventive actions, identifying improvements for manufacturability and cost-reduction efforts. They are responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs.

This position will start off at our Minnetonka, MN facility but will be transferred to our Maple Grove, MN facility in 2026.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the execution and documentation of Design Validation & Verification and Usability activities
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues. 
• Work within a cross-functional team to identify and implement effective controls and support product development from concept through commercialization.
• Update and maintain product risk management tools (i.e. Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree, FMEAs).
• Working knowledge of Design Controls. Provide quality and compliance input to project teams for project decisions and deliverables (i.e., Design Change Analysis, Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Test Methods, Design Reviews, Design V&V, Usability Testing, SW Validation, Process Validation and Labeling).
• Lead and support cross-functional root-cause analysis investigation and resolution activities.
• Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc.
• Reviews and approves operational, test and validation data to establish technical specifications and performance standards for newly designed or modified products and processes.
• Support regulatory submissions to notified bodies.
• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedure. 

What we're looking for in you:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience in design assurance, quality, new product development, or related medical device / regulated industry experience
• Demonstrated use of tools/methodologies supporting Quality Engineering discipline including CAPA, risk management, design controls, problem solving, and data analysis. 
• Understanding of US and International regulations including 21 CFR, 820, 210, 211, and 11 is required, as well as the Medical Device Directive, EN ISO 13485, and EN ISO 14971. 
• High energy problem solver capable of driving items to closure. 
• Adaptable and effective collaborator in a team environment and in self-directed work
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
   

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with pharmaceutical or combination medical devices. 

Requisition ID: 608348 

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).

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 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.