Senior Supplier Engineer

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific seeks a Technical Team Member in Supplier Management to oversee global supplier relations, risk management, and quality initiatives across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with procurement, quality, and R&D, with focus on process improvement, cost reduction, and maintaining compliance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 9+ years’ work experience in Supplier Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 is advantageous.
• Understanding of Test Method Validations (Gage R&R, Kappa).
• Familiar with Process Capability (Ppk, Cpk, Pp) and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member coordinating with Purchasing, Supplier Quality and BUs for supplier management.
• Communicates with Global Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Manage changes across multiple sites while developing global relationships.
• Supports Quality, Cost and Service objectives within the team.
• Drives continuous improvement of Quality Systems and Total Cost of Ownership across the supply chain.

Skills

Supplier Management

Quality Systems

Risk Assessment

Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership

Statistical Methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

Kaizen

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Technical Team Member on Teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.

Communicates effectively with all Global Internal & External Stakeholders.

Manage changes across multiple site while developing global relationships.

Demonstrates Technical skills in risk management and remediation.

Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.

Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.

Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement & Business Units to resolve issues and disposition product.

Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.

Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.

Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements.

Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team

Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes

Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.

Leading purchased material qualification projects from supplier selection through commercial release, including Acceptance Activities Contract development (TMV assessment), qualification protocol/report generation, risk assessment, validation review, and supplier capability evaluation.

Job Requirements

Candidate required proses at least bachelor's degree in engineering.

At least 9 years’ work experience in Supplier Engineering role or similar field.

Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures and practices required for all aspects of Supplier Management.

General knowledge of complimentary industry practices, techniques, and standards.

Previous experience of managing changes from a supplier management perspective desirable.

ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Certification will be added advantage.

Understanding of Test Method Validations principles (Gage R&R, Kappa)

Understanding of Process Capability indicators (Ppk, Cpk, Pp)

Minitab software experience is a bonus.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree inMaterials, Chemical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electronic, Electrical Industrial or equivalent experience.

Desired knowledge: Tools ( Minitab, Excel , Statistics, Technical Manuals, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean ), Process Improvement,

Ability to read component designs. AutoCAD, and Solid Works.

Project management: ability to influence cross functional global teams spanning quality, operations, R&D, and sourcing.

Desirable experience in medical device, automotive, aeronautical, semiconductor, or other regulated industry.

Ability to work independently; organized and self-driven.

Strong bias for action and results orientation is critical

Individual must be self-driven and self-motivated to learn and use that knowledge to produce results. Ability to work independently; organized and self-driven.

Good understanding of statistical methods, six sigma methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies.

Articulate communicator; adept at packaging and appropriately scaling information to the intended audience.

Desirable knowledge and experience in material testing.

At least 4-5 years of experience in similar position.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

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