Boston Scientific Supplier Engineer - Metals 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

408506784

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
  

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.

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.