Supplier Quality Engineer III - CE Electronics

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

8d•$78,300 - $148,800

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Arden Hills Capital Equipment Supplier Quality Engineering team by driving supplier performance, managing quality risks, and improving supplier capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific requirements. This position partners closely with Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Operations Quality, Design Assurance, and key suppliers to support a diverse portfolio of products and technologies across multiple divisions. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will lead supplier performance improvement initiatives, support new product development and acquisition integration activities, and contribute to global quality system and continuous improvement efforts. We are seeking high-energy, driven, and passionate individuals looking not just for their next job, but an opportunity to build an exceptional career at Boston Scientific. Drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience
Communicates effectively and concisely; able to package information to deliver key points and appropriately scale communication style and technical depth based on the audience
Ability to influence cross‑functional, global teams including Design Quality Assurance, R&D, Regulatory, Supplier Engineering, and Sourcing
Builds strategic, trusting relationships through demonstrated technical capability, critical thinking, and strong teamwork behaviors
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams; highly organized and self‑driven
Experience with global supplier management and quality management systems, including ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization
Willingness to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering background preferred
Advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to quickly assess complex quality issues and drive effective corrective and preventive actions
Proven ability to prioritize and re‑prioritize work effectively while managing multiple quality issues, projects, and competing demands in a fast‑paced environment
Experience working cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical issues and risk to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Experience auditing quality systems or working to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or TS 16949 standards
Proficiency with common quality tools and systems (e.g., eQMS, CAPA systems, Excel, Minitab)

Responsibilities

Plans and leads audits of suppliers to assess compliance with regulatory and Boston Scientific requirements, including audit scheduling, investigation, and evaluation of audit observations and findings, reporting, follow-up, and confirmation of follow-up actions.
Proactively assesses supplier capabilities through direct on-site visits and technical discussions and supports the evaluation of proposed changes at suppliers.
Develops solutions to complex problems by evaluating data and selecting methods within defined practices and policies.
Communicates quality issues to suppliers, applies systematic problem-solving methodologies, and reviews and approves supplier corrective action plans and effectiveness documentation.
Actively engaging in Global Sourcing category teams as a technical lead, establishing and executing Global Sourcing category objectives
Leads cross-divisional and cross-functional projects that deliver improvements to quality systems and processes.
Works under minimal direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments.
Independently determines and develops innovative approaches to solutions.
Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to the Quality Management System.
Provides leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting strategic objectives and alignment with company goals.
Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments.
Interacts with suppliers.
Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.
May lead projects within the function or department and/or represent a specialized field in larger project teams.
Influences middle management on business solutions.
In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all documented quality processes and procedures.
Ensure that appropriate resources, including personnel and tools, are available to support Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy.
Foster a work environment that upholds the Quality Policy and Quality System.