Boston Scientific Senior Supplier Engineer - C & CA 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

287588865

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with global sourcing teams to establish and execute category objectives
• Working with global suppliers to understand assembly and finished good manufacturing processes; serve as technical expert to ensure repeatable component quality and reliability throughout the product life cycle
• Partnering with suppliers and category teams to investigate and address supply constraints and supplied material issues
• Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies to use in future products and improve the quality and reliability of current products
• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and process development teams on electrical and mechanical design requirements for new product development
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to execute changes initiated by BSC or suppliers; lead and support projects to address process improvement, supplier capability, capacity, and compliance
• Coordinating all phases of supplier engineering work content for projects; communicate emerging issues and recovery action plans with site leadership and stakeholders to gain resources and support
• Identifying and executing material cost reduction projects to meet category and divisional goals; influence cross-functional team members to support and drive value improvement projects
• Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures to support the BSC commitment to patient safety and product quality

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems
• Ability to travel 10-20% (domestic and international)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma and/or problem-solving techniques
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive deliverables
• Results-driven with effective critical thinking and analytical skills
• Keen interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships
  

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.