Associate Process Engineering Director (Cartago)

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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.

Job Purpose:

At Boston Scientific, the Process Development Associate Director will provide a clear, single point of connection from Process Development to the Cartago Manufacturing Plant. The Process Development Associate Director will be responsible for building, managing, and influencing relationships/strategies with key plant stakeholders at the Cartago Plant (engineering, production, finance, human resources, capital equipment, materials management, facilities, project management, etc.). In addition, this person will lead Technology Development and New Product Development efforts to ensure solid alignment and execution within the Process Development function and the Cartago site.

This position is based at the Cartago site.

About the Role:

Strategic manager of product franchise(s) or core technologies. Devotes a significant portion of time to managerial, leadership, and employee development of a complex or large department or staff.

Your Responsibilities Include:

· Strategic Leadership & Vision

· Define and communicate the department’s vision, strategies, and projects to enhance business metrics.

· Lead by example, fostering a results-driven environment through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.

· Drive succession planning and proactive retention strategies to build a high-performing team.

· Promote an inclusive workplace, enabling all team members to reach their full potential in support of organizational goals.

· Innovation & Excellence

· Champion product development and functional excellence initiatives across division and functions.

· Identify and implement future technologies and intellectual property critical for business growth.

· Cultivate a broad network of internal, external, and industry contacts to support innovation.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with other functions to align and achieve both short- and long-term business objectives.

· Facilitate the sharing and leveraging of best practices, processes, and achievements across divisions and plants.

· Initiate cross-functional partnerships to resolve technical and systems issues.

· Operational Execution

· Oversee the transition of new products from R&D to full-scale production.

· Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes, utilizing Six Sigma tools and optimizing layout and flow.

· Ensure all processes meet regulatory and quality requirements, working closely with QA and business counterparts.

· Manage capital equipment specification and purchasing, balancing technology needs with ROI.

· Collaborate with R&D to ensure manufacturability is considered in product design.

· Quality & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with all quality system regulations.

· Demonstrate and instill a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality, ensuring staff are trained and compliant.

· Resource & Staff Management

· Develop and execute budgets in partnership with R&D and Operations.

· Guide, train, and motivate staff, supporting career development and maintaining a high-quality team.

· Determine appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation in coordination with other managers.

· Process Development & Continuous Improvement

· Execute and manage process development goals and strategies.

· Oversee deliverables related to TDP/PDP, project management, and quality systems.

· Lead efforts to develop, recognize, and implement key engineering tools and best practices.

· Develop departmental objectives and metrics, driving their execution and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

· Licenciature in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Master degree is a must.

· 7-10 years of related work experience

· 5+ years direct people leadership experience leading technical teams.

· English Level required: C2+ (95% - 100%).

· Desired knowledge: Process development, new product development or manufacturing experience required. Strong financial acumen with solid understanding of budgets.

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Requisition ID: 620134

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!