Boston Scientific R&D Analytical Lab Metallurgical Eng Supervisor 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

821142792

Supervisor of the analytical metallurgy function within the Boston Scientific R&D Materials Testing and Characterization Lab Department. Supervises and provides technical direction to technicians and engineers. Devotes a portion of time contributing to the technical responsibilities of the function and department.

Job Duties:

• Provides guidance and on the job training to staff.

• Assists direct reports in attaining career goals.

• Motivates individuals to achieve results.

• Works with department Director to establish functional group goals and accountabilities.

• Assists Director to plan resource needs and hiring.

• Maintains and enhances cross-functional team relationships.

• Works with professional staff in resolving technical problems.

• Ensures company and department policies and processes are followed.

• Supervise direct reports to successfully complete technical work in development of test methods, test of materials or products, and report preparation.

• Assists in preparation of functional deliverables of team and ensures technical competency for material, process, and product development support to R&D and commercial product sustaining support to Operations.

• Assists in monitoring spending to stay within budget plan limits.

• Assists in sustaining function equipment, software, supplies, and tools.

• Works with lab customers and project leaders to understand priorities and plans resource and time allocation accordingly.

• Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.

• Reviews records and deliverables from the team for technical competency and compliance with department and company policies and procedures.

• Executes or delegates and guides non-conformance investigations and reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with work experience emphasis in metallurgy

• 3 years of work experience in industry as an individual contributor performing materials science engineering or metallurgical engineering tasks

• 2 years of work experience in industry as a metallurgy project team leader or functional metallurgy service team leader with engineering professional and technician direct reports

• Work experience in goal-setting and in providing on-going coaching and performance feedback to direct reports

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 years of work experience in industry as an individual contributor in a materials science engineering analytical laboratory

• 2 years of work experience in industry as a project leader or functional team leader in a materials science engineering analytical laboratory

• 1 of the years of work experience in a medical device company

• Work experience in industry performing hands-on metallography, mechanical testing, SEM fractography, EDS surface chemistry analysis, and or corrosion resistance testing of austenitic stainless steel alloy components, NiTi alloy components, weldments, and laser machined and electropolished surfaces

• Work experience performing engineering peer reviews and supervisor reviews of engineering test records and reports for technical competency and quality compliance with company and department SOP’s and test methods

• Knowledge of and working experience with metallurgical lab test equipment hardware and software

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.