Boston Scientific Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

242964938

About the Role:

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esponsibilities will Include:

• Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams typically including the following activities: due diligence, review of test data, identify gaps, establish packaging strategies, test of designs, preparation of specifications, report preparation, and process/test documentation.
• Successfully develop and align the packaging integration workstream with the project's major milestones.
• Review packaging workstreams and milestones with management to ensure alignment.
• Identify packaging integrations risks/gaps and create mitigation plans to reduce or eliminate factors.
• Successfully complete complex engineering work in technology development, packaging/product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and/or report preparation.
• Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress; design and coordinate appropriate tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results; and make sound design recommendations.
• Generate and manage packaging related documentation, including specifications, test plans and reports, and other PDP documents.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Manage the completion of packaging testing for new product development and existing design improvements.
• Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
• As applicable, train and/or supervise technicians and/or interns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Chemical, or Industrial with 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Technical Competencies:
  • Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities to meet project deadlines.
  • Understanding of quality system controls, such as design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, process validation, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acquisition for Manufacturing and/or Distribution Integration.
• Familiarity with business software systems related to Manufacturing, their interactions, and requirements (e.g., PLM, BMRAM, MES, SAP, GLS, Bartender).
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective mentorship during times of change, particularly in supporting acquired entities through the integration process.
• Exceptional organizational and results-oriented skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated high degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to establish credibility.
• Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment. Familiarity with ASTM / ISTA package testing requirements.

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.