Boston Scientific Supplier Engineer III 

United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 

586537124

Gabriela Cristina Van Miran
Frances Jacobsen

About The Role:

As part of the Sourced Finished Medical Device support team, the Supplier Engineer III assists with the design and development of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing delivery targets, minimize costs, and ensure product quality. This role is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, while exercising discretion to implement adjustments that drive improvements at the BSC finished good suppliers.This position is hybrid, which will require you to work on-site at least three days a week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with senior engineers to lead and support projects for product qualification, change management, process development, cost reduction, capacity management, and all related PDM activity
• Supporting product complaints and NCEP/CAPA investigations of defective components received to identify and address root causes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes; submit and manage manufacturing change requests as necessary
• Collaborating with suppliers and extended teams to investigate device issues and supply constraints using process capability studies, six sigma and value improvement projects; report on preparation, process and test documentation
• Troubleshooting new and existing product issues related to design, material, or processes; analyze and interpret test results and use standard reports and documentation communicate findings to key stakeholders
• Ensuring corrective actions are identified, implemented and controlled by suppliers

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of engineering experience
• Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers
• Experience managing technical problems and solution implementation
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels with strong technical writing and reporting skills
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Results-driven with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Good understanding of statistical methods, problem-solving techniques, lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
• Understanding of design and process failure mode effect analyses (DFMEA / PFMEA)

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay 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 forexempt, non-sales rolesmay 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.

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.