Supplier Engineer II - Electromechanics

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

12d•$71,500 - $135,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical expert to support component sourcing and supply including development, commercialization, and sustaining procured transformers, inductors, telemetry and charging coils for medical device manufacturing. This role is responsible for assessing components against requirements, while partnering with suppliers and cross-functional groups to develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot components and ensure quality, reliability and supply is repeatable and reproducible throughout the lifecycle of finished products. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local 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 mechanical, electromechanical or electrical engineering with at least 2yrs of engineering experience
Direct experience with production issue management and problem-solving acumen
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external teams
Ability to travel up to 20% globally

Nice To Haves

Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
Experience working within medical device or similarly regulated industry
Experience with mechanical/electronic component qualification, assembly and or testing
Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma, DOE, Sampling plans/TMV
Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Effective communication skills and ability to present technical information effectively with individuals on all levels

Responsibilities

Collaborating with R&D to develop, evaluate, and qualify category components for use in medical device applications or as a second source.
Understanding the manufacturing industry to assist with sourcing decisions regarding key suppliers
Working with global suppliers to understand manufacturing and quality system processes and ensure quality and reliability throughout the life of the component(s) and the final finished product
Partnering with suppliers and category team members to investigate supplied material issues, supply constraints and to support value improvement initiatives
Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies to improve the quality and reliability and/or for value improvement purposes for current and future components
Performing technical tasks to ensure component performance and supplier capability including the completion of component qualification reports, Acceptance Activities, ensuring material regulation compliance, executing engineering change requests and supplier change impact assessments to ensure continued high performance
Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures to support the BSC commitment to patient safety and product quality