Manufacturing Engineer II

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

70d•$69,500 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment and drive production goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity) for a line making Neuromodulation Externals products. This individual will be required to routinely partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement manufacturing processes within the Capital Equipment and Externals business unit. This role requires an onsite workmode. 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 (preferably Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical)
2+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven understanding of manufacturing problem solving, data analysis, and production flow tools (i.e. LEAN manufacturing)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device industry
Project management experience
Experience with validation and qualification of equipment
Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives
Highly collaborative, with strong written and verbal communication skills, adjusting for audience requirements
Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools to correct equipment problems or identify issues within process that contribute to non-conforming parts, low yields, or product quality issues
Perform troubleshooting on new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes
Successfully contribute to business goals and product support, by utilizing tools such as process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation
Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments
Design, procure, and fabricate equipment tooling and fixtures
Characterize the physical and material properties of the components, and optimize these properties against device performance requirements
Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results
Complete and manage Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA's)
Prepare standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community.
Lead cross-functional project teams as required
Identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements to support production goals.
Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.