Principal Design Quality Engineer

Boston Scientific • Austin, TX

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Design Quality Engineer is a seasoned professional responsible for championing quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle. This role supports a design site within the Endoscopy Division, with focus areas including New Product Development (NPD), Sustaining and Life Cycle Management, and Quality Systems initiatives related to design and development. As a quality leader within cross-functional teams, this role plays a critical part in shaping the direction of product programs and influencing company-wide initiatives through technical depth, strategic insight, and collaborative leadership. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Austin, TX office at least three days per week. 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 Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in engineering within the medical device industry
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international medical device regulations, including 21 CFR Part 820, MDD/EU MDR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
• Strong technical expertise in quality engineering, design controls, and risk management
• Experience leading structured problem-solving using tools such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, or Six Sigma

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years' experience in medical device engineering
• Expertise in Usability and Human Factors Engineering
• Proficiency with Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proven ability to mentor, influence, and guide engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute hands-on and drive both short-term impact and long-term improvement

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality representative on cross-functional teams, influencing project direction and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Lead execution of quality deliverables such as Project Design & Development Plans, Field Assessment Plans, Design Changes, and Design & Usability Validation Plans.
• Drive the creation and execution of Risk Management deliverables in compliance with ISO 14971, with a focus on patient safety.
• Guide the successful completion of major programs and projects, functioning in a project leadership role when required.
• Interface with senior management on strategic initiatives requiring coordination across organizational units.
• Represent the division in cross-divisional projects and define quality system requirements.
• Lead complex problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Is-Is Not, DMAIC, Six Sigma).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Coach team members on quality engineering principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Communicate quality priorities across departments, drive alignment on initiatives, and integrate quality into key business decisions.
• Identify and implement best-in-class practices for quality engineering systems and proactively recommend improvements.
• Serve as subject matter expert during internal and external audits; support regulatory submissions and technical writing as needed.

Benefits

• The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com— will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role.
• Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
• At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
• Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
• Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees