Supplier Engineer II

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the External Operations team supporting Sourced Finished Medical Devices, the Supplier Engineer assists with the design and development of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing delivery targets, minimize costs, and ensure product quality at BSC Finished Good Suppliers. This role is responsible for partnering with these suppliers to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods to solve problems and implement changes that drive improvements. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office three days per week.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 2+ year of experience working with suppliers and/or supplier management
• Experience with medical device quality systems and/or production and process control or equivalent
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international). Travel may occur over weekends

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Experience working in manufacturing environments
• Experience managing technical problems and implementing solutions
• Demonstrated understanding of change management process
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Understanding of statistical methods, problem-solving techniques, lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
• Understanding of validation, risk management documentation (Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), and product lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Partnering with other engineers to lead and support projects for product qualification, change management, process development, cost reduction, capacity management, and all related documentation activities
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes; submit and manage manufacturing change requests, as necessary
• Troubleshooting new and existing product issues related to design, material, or processes; analyze and interpret test results and communicate findings to key stakeholders
• Collaborating with suppliers and extended team for investigation of device issues or supply constraints through use of problem-solving, process capability studies, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, data analytics and/or process documentation.
• Ensuring corrective actions are identified, implemented and controlled by suppliers

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
• Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

What This Job Offers

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