Associate Process Engineering Manager - Nitinol

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

28d•$82,600 - $156,900•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Maple Grove Process Development team, this position will lead a team providing prototype solutions, technology development, and technical support across all phases of product development-from concept through commercialization. You will oversee the development and management of people and processes required to ensure functional excellence and the delivery of robust, scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes to divisional and operations customers. This role will also provide strategic input into departmental initiatives while building, developing, and empowering a strong team capable of fulfilling multi-project and multi-customer needs. Success will require strong collaboration across functions and geographic locations to advance key programs and support Boston Scientific's mission to transform lives through innovative medical solutions. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in New Product Development within the medical device industry
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience leading technical teams (not necessarily by means of overseeing direct reports)
Ability to travel approximately 10% (domestic and international) to support development and transfer activities at various sites
Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration in technically demanding environments
Demonstrated experience leading a service-oriented team (such as production or operations)
Experience with facilities management, equipment utilization, scheduling team activities, and customer delivery

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Prior professional experience in post-processing of nitinol parts to include mass removal, heat shaping, and polishing
Proven leadership and management of technical teams, including coaching, development, and motivating individuals to achieve results
Experience leading teams in developing and transferring manufacturing processes and/or production lines across a global network
Ability to anticipate future technology needs and initiate programs with minimal oversight
Experience leading teams throughout the product lifecycle-from exploratory to commercialization and end of life
Strong vendor management and collaboration skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, and provide technical direction to engineers and technicians to develop highly capable, scalable, and robust manufacturing processes, and successfully transfer these processes into operations
Assist manager in providing guidance and training to staff, developing team members to attain career goals, motivating individuals to achieve results, and recruiting and maintaining a high-quality staff
Partner with manager to establish department goals, objectives, and budgets
Assist manager with resource planning and hiring for the department
Lead engineering teams to the successful completion of Process Development project goals
Collaborate with manager to ensure execution of functional deliverables associated with Product Development Process (PDP)/Technology Development Process (TDP), Project Management, and Quality Systems
Lead technical teams in the development and implementation of our Technology Road Maps
Successfully complete Process Development engineering project work for new product development
Prioritize and manage execution of multiple projects simultaneously
Build and maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
Work cross-functionally to identify and resolve engineering issues
Ensure compliance with policies, processes, and quality standards