Senior Supplier Engineer - Polymers & Resins
About The Position
As part of Global Sourcing, the Senior Supplier Engineer serves as the technical lead for the Resins & Polymers category team. The role interfaces with supply chain, design, and process development teams to help ensure that design for manufacturability and functional requirements are met. The engineer independently manages projects for onboarding extruded components and works with cross-functional teams to deliver according to business needs. The position follows a hybrid work model, with employees required to be in the local office at least three days per week. It may require up to 20% global travel. Boston Scientific will not offer or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. The role is designated safety-sensitive and candidates are subject to prohibited substance testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- At least 5 years of polymer processing experience.
- Working knowledge of analytical techniques used to investigate component defects.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and/or process optimization.
- Ability to travel up to 20% globally.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science or chemical, mechanical, or polymer engineering, with resins and/or adhesives experience.
- Experience in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated industry.
- Experience with supplier relationship management and ability to navigate ambiguous situations using effective change management and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams; ability to influence and drive performance.
- Working knowledge of statistical methodologies.
- Effective communication at all levels, with strong technical writing and reporting skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop internal and external relationships.
- Effective problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills; results-driven.
Responsibilities
- Provide functional guidance on component design and material selection for extruded components, including recommended design considerations for new product development.
- Support development, qualification, and production-release activities.
- Work with the category team to review and sustain approved suppliers and source new suppliers as needed.
- Incorporate leading market trends into category strategy and drive improvements.
- Integrate new products and processes into existing manufacturing areas while minimizing disruption and ensuring timely supply of compliant, quality components.
- Plan and coordinate project phases and tasks; lead engineers and cross-functional teams in qualifying and improving supplier processes.
- Communicate project plans and progress to project teams and stakeholders to secure support and resources from plant management.
- Ensure project schedule adherence and maintain a robust understanding of product design, assembly requirements, and supplier capabilities.
Benefits
- Core and optional employee benefits are offered; details are available at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.
- Exempt, non-sales roles may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
