Supplier Engineer II - Polymers

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

1d • $71,500 - $135,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer supports the polymers category team with technical aspects of developing, commercializing, and sustaining procured medical-device materials. The role assesses components against system-level requirements and works with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability teams to develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot components through supplier interactions.

The position follows a hybrid work model, with employees required to be in the local office at least three days per week. Global travel of up to 10% 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 manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience working in the medical-device industry or a similarly regulated industry.
• Experience with polymer manufacturing technologies, including injection molding, extrusions, and chemical and polymer processing.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, Six Sigma, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Ability to travel globally up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to develop, evaluate, and qualify polymer-related components for medical-device applications.
• Use knowledge of the manufacturing industry to assist with sourcing decisions regarding key suppliers.
• Work with global suppliers to understand manufacturing processes and ensure component quality and reliability can be repeatedly reproduced throughout the component lifecycle.
• Partner with suppliers and category team members to investigate supplied-material issues and supply constraints, and support value-improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and evaluate new and existing technologies to improve the quality and reliability of current and future components.
• Perform technical tasks to ensure component performance and supplier capability, including completing First Article reports and statistical capability assessments, ensuring material-regulation compliance, and executing engineering change requests.
• Support patient safety and product quality by complying with the Quality Policy and 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