Boston Scientific Senior Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

293767503

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise a team of direct reports (mechanical designers or engineers) in the Equipment Engineering Department.

• Evaluate incoming work requests and determine appropriate resources needed to accomplish the goal.

• Maintain an understanding of the work capabilities (technical and otherwise) of all reports.

• Maintain an understanding of staff capacity and workload (current and forecasted)

• Employee mentoring, development, evaluations, ratings, and recognition

• Coach people through problem solving process.

• Proactively recognize project red flags in subordinate’s projects

• Contribute to improving business systems and methods.

• Understand and promote design standards and best practices.

• Foster innovative and collaborative culture.

• Hold regular 1on1s with reports to discuss workloads, employee needs, and career development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical area;a 2-year degree with equivalent experience will be considered

• 6+ years in a related role (technical or supervisory role)

• Design experience with 3D modeling software (i.e. Solidworks)

• Experience coaching people through the problem-solving process

• Excellent organizational and planning skills; drives to get results

• Proven mechanical aptitude

• Strong problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience of people leadership experience

• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and presentation methods

• Desire to embrace people leadership and learn the skills involved

• Knowledge of materials and machining processes

• Experience with manufacturing equipment

• Possess a collaborative spirit that shares and promotes diverse ideas and thoughts across the group

• Passion for mechanical design and problem solving

• Exposure to / experience with the project management process

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

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.