Supplier Engineer II - Packaging

Boston Scientific • Arden Hills, MN

7h • $71,500 - $135,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for new product development and sustaining activities within the metals category. The role works independently while partnering with cross-functional groups to resolve complex supplier-related issues, evaluate supplier performance, mitigate risks for supplied materials, and support supply chain objectives. The position leads projects and collaborates across teams to deliver material controls according to business needs.

The role works with suppliers globally and partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Quality, R&D, Design Assurance, and Project Management. It follows a hybrid work model requiring at least three days per week in a local office. Global travel of up to 20% is required. Boston Scientific will not offer or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with supply chain and/or manufacturing operations.
• Ability to travel globally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, such as medical device, healthcare, aerospace, or automotive.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, validation, risk management, and change control processes.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or value improvement initiatives.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers around the globe to understand manufacturing processes and requirements and ensure repeatable, reproducible quality and reliability.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Quality, R&D, Design Assurance, and Project Management to execute material control deliverables, including purchased material qualification, supplier-driven change assessments, supplier capacity or capability improvement projects, and regulated material compliance assessments.
• Serve as the technical lead in Global Sourcing category teams to establish and execute category objectives.
• Investigate and evaluate new and existing technologies for future products or to improve the quality and reliability of current products.
• Conduct risk assessments on sourced materials and build installed capacity and capability at suppliers; plan and execute service risk mitigation measures to ensure continuity of supplied components.
• Coordinate all phases of supplier engineering work for projects and communicate emerging issues and recovery action plans with site leadership and stakeholders to gain resources and support.
• Identify and execute material cost reduction projects to meet plant, division, and category goals; influence cross-functional team members to support value improvement projects.
• Maintain a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by complying with the Quality Policy and other documented quality processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Core and optional employee benefits are offered; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
• Exempt, non-sales roles may be eligible for an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level