Senior Supplier Engineer - External Products

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

 

About the role:
As part of the External Operations (ExOPs) team, the Sr. Supplier Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operations of assigned key sourced finished medical device (SFMD) suppliers, while driving improvements to ensure product quality and delivery.  The incumbent will support the design, development, and qualification/validation strategies as well as manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing goals.  NOTE: This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work onsite at least 3 days a week.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects for sustaining supplier’s manufacturing process, continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, new product onboarding, and new supplier integration
• Collaborating with SFMD suppliers on current products and new product development activities including process development, validation, capacity analysis and capability studies; conduct process risk reviews 
• Reviewing and managing supplier change requests through the Supplier Change Impact Assessment (SCIA); drive change notice and approval processes
• Troubleshooting issues related to the designs, materials or processes of new and existing products
• Analyzing test results to provide summarized reports and documentation on findings; make recommendations to the technical teams and leadership
• Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as R&D and process development to ensure project success; support value improvement projects (VIP) 
• Supporting qualification activities through the design and coordination of engineering tests and experiments including DOE; review and provide feedback on SFMD supplier IQ/OQ/PQ, test method validations, and PFMEA
• Providing onsite training and guidance to SFMD supplier operators and technicians as needed

 
Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any engineering discipline with at least 4 years of engineering experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical acumen and decision-making skills; ability to solve problems and implement solutions
• Experience leading and influencing internal and external teams to drive results
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects and tasks
• Ability to travel 20% (globally)

 
Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Experience with supply chain and/or supplier relationship management
• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry with strong GDP experience
• Experience with molding manufacturing processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively
   

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

 

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