Boston Scientific Supplier Engineer III - SFMD 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

86256379

As part of the Sourced Finished Medical Device (SFMD) team, the Supplier Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operations of assigned key SFMD suppliers, while driving improvements to ensure product quality and delivery. The incumbent will support the design, development, and qualification/validation strategies as well as manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing goals. NOTE: This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work onsite 3 days per week

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects for sustaining and new production equipment, process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and new product onboarding
• Collaborating with SFMD suppliers on current products and new product development activities including process development, validation, capacity analysis and capability studies; conduct process risk reviews
• Reviewing and managing supplier change requests through the Supplier Change Impact Assessment (SCIA); drive change notice and approval processes
• Troubleshooting issues related to the designs, materials or processes of new and existing products
• Analyzing test results to provide summarized reports and documentation on findings; make recommendations to the technical teams and leadership
• Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as R&D and process development to ensure project success; support value improvement projects (VIP)
• Supporting qualification activities through the design and coordination of engineering tests and experiments including DOE; review and provide feedback on SFMD supplier IQ/OQ/PQ, test method validations, and PFMEA
• Providing onsite training and guidance to SFMD supplier operators and technicians as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline
• Minimum 3yrs of experience with manufacturing and/or process development
• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Strong technical acumen and decision-making skills; ability to solve problems and implement solutions
• Experience leading and influencing internal and external teams to drive results
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects and tasks
• Ability to travel 5% (globally)

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with supply chain and/or supplier relationship management
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Strong Good Documentation Practice experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively

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.