Senior Supplier Engineer - C&CA

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Sr. Supplier Engineer in Minnesota to work hybrid, three days in the local office, and to lead supplier-related initiatives.

You will partner with global suppliers, act as a technical expert for manufacturing processes, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and process development to ensure quality and reliability throughout the product lifecycle. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of technical experience, and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems.
• Ability to travel up to 20% globally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global suppliers as the technical expert to understand manufacturing processes and maintain product quality.
• Serve as a technical lead in Global Sourcing category teams to establish objectives.
• Assess new and existing technologies to support future product development.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

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

Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger—advancing science for life.

As part of the Connectors and Cable Assemblies (C&CA) category team, the Sr. Supplier Engineer works independently and partners with cross-functional groups to execute material controls and deliverables to meet business needs. This role serves as a technical project lead to resolve complex and critical supplier-related issues, while improving supplier performance, mitigating risks for supplied materials and driving strategies to support supply chain objectives.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Partnering with global suppliers as the technical expert to understand manufacturing processes and maintain consistent product quality and reliability throughout the product lifecycle
• Serving as a technical lead in Global Sourcing category teams to establish and execute category objectives
• Assessing new and existing technologies to support future product development and improve the quality and reliability of current products
• Partnering with suppliers and category team members to investigate supplied material issues and supply constraints
• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and process development teams on electrical and mechanical design requirements for new product development
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to execute changes initiated by BSC or suppliers, such as improvement projects, supplier capability, capacity projects, and compliance projects
• Coordinating all phases of supplier engineering work content for projects; communicate emerging issues and action plans with site leadership and stakeholders to gain resources and support
• Identifying and executing material cost reduction projects to meet plant, division, and category goals, while influencing cross-functional support in driving value improvement projects
• Maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures to ensure patient safety and product quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems
• Ability to travel up 20% globally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in medical device or a similar GMP environment
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive project deliverablesWorking knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking analytical skills; results-driven
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Self-driven and self-motivated to learn and apply knowledge to produce results
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships

Requisition ID: 631635

Minimum Salary: $ 85000

Maximum Salary: $ 161500

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more atwww.bostonscientific.comand follow us onLinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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