Graduate Quality Engineer - Boston Scientific 2027 Graduate Programme, Clonmel

Boston Scientific; Clonmel; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Ireland seeks a Graduate Quality Engineer for a defined-term 23-month programme in Clonmel. You will contribute to quality across operations, new product development or sustaining engineering while learning from experienced colleagues to advance medical technologies.

You will apply Six Sigma, Lean principles and data analysis to improve processes, support regulatory requirements and help ensure quality throughout product life cycles.

Qualifications

• Hons Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in engineering or science is essential.
• Graduated within the past two years or currently in the final year of university.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with quality requirements.
• Assist in defining and implementing quality standards and specifications and help ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex exceptions to work assignments.
• Participate in new product and technology transfers to gain valuable experience.
• Apply Six Sigma, statistical analysis and Lean principles to investigate and improve quality.
• Demonstrate familiarity with validation techniques and regulatory requirements including customer feedback analysis.
• Understand and proactively support environmental management requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day operating requirements.
• Demonstrate best practices aligned with department and site objectives.

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or science (Hons, Level 8)

Job description

Graduate Quality Engineer - Boston Scientific 2027 Graduate Programme, Clonmel

Onsite Location(s): Clonmel, TA, IE

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Quality Engineer on a defined-term (23months) basis to join our Clonmel team.

Job Purpose:

Start your career where your ideas, curiosity and technical skills can make a meaningful difference. As a Graduate Engineer at Boston Scientific, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, contribute to innovative medical technologies and build hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Depending on your area of assignment, you may support Operations, New Product Development or Sustaining Engineering. In Operations, you will help support products, processes, materials and equipment to achieve production goals across quality, delivery, cost, productivity and safety. Within New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering, you will contribute to the development and advancement of product design deliverables for next-generation and commercialized products.

This is an opportunity to apply what you learned during your studies, develop your technical and problem-solving capabilities and gain valuable experience while contributing to technologies designed to improve patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build quality into all aspects of your work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.
• Assist in defining and implementing quality standards and specifications and help ensure corporate and regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex exceptions to work assignments.
• Participate, as required, in new product and technology transfers to gain valuable experience and exposure.
• Apply knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.
• Demonstrate familiarity with validation techniques and associated regulatory requirements, including the analysis of customer feedback and complaints.
• Understand and proactively support environmental management requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members to support day-to-day operating requirements.
• Demonstrate best practices aligned with department and site objectives.

Education & Experience:

• Hons Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in engineering or science is essential.
• Graduated within the past two years or currently in the final year of university.
• Relevant work experience or completion of a co-op program.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the initiative to contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Strong systems aptitude and an interest in developing technical skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Interest in medical technology, manufacturing, product development or continuous improvement.

Boston Scientific Ireland Graduate Programme cosing date is 22nd November 2026.

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 isn’t just business, it’s personal.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

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