Pilot Medical Device Specialist II

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pilot Medical Device Specialist II role focuses on building quality products by following established processes to meet production goals. This position involves taking on additional responsibilities and acting as a peer leader and role model within the pilot team. Pilot team members possess a variety of skill sets and are expected to manage typical Medical Device Specialist (MDS) day-to-day tasks, including those related to TRS, MES, and SAP. The role operates under an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in the local office five days a week. Boston Scientific is a global medical technology leader dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical technologies. The company advances science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce healthcare costs. Their portfolio of devices and therapies assists physicians in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological, and urological diseases and conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in manufacturing is required
Previous experience in manufacturing, performing inspections, operating equipment
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and related principles
Experience with maintaining accurate records including training files and shop floor paperwork
Experience with SAP or other manufacturing execution software programs
Experience training others
Proficiency in communication and understanding of English, including reading work instructions to consistently build defect free medical products.

Nice To Haves

5 years of work experience in manufacturing is preferred
Previous medical device experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Work independently with limited direction.
Must have the ability to write as well as verbally communicate inputs/outputs.
Work directly with project leads, engineering leads, technicians as well as outside vendors.
Attend project team/build meetings.
Adjust their schedule based on project needs.
Adjust their schedule based on space and machine availability.
Keep a detailed Artemis tracking project time/times (some work on multiple projects).
Understand, adhere to and promote safety policies and practices.
Responsible for quality and adhere to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP). Proactively identify and communicate quality issues and concerns; actively pursue resolution of issues by utilizing all resources.
Build product by following all processes in which certified (in their most current revision), and completing other assigned work, while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics. Act as a role model to others while demonstrating optimum proficiency.
Demonstrate, promote and suggest ideas for Lean Manufacturing and related principles. Take an active leadership role in implementing and driving Lean activities.
Champion the flex strategy, rotate as necessary and work well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
Demonstrate proficiency in all communication, including written and spoken, as well as strong math skills.
Maintain accurate records, including training files and shop floor paperwork (SFP). Consistently ensures the team is maintaining records accurately.
Required to participate in Shared Responsibility. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in their implementation.
Understand, follow and promote all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
Responsible for attending and passing all required core BSC and site-specific training (i.e. QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training).
Understand the functions of SAP, including running reports. Responsible for conducting basic and routine trouble-shooting if applicable to the area.
Willing to become a Certified Back-Up Trainer (CBT) as determined by the supervisor. If acting as a CBT, responsible for training others and maintaining.