Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Medical Devices Leader

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard patient safety by refining supplier manufacturing processes and partnering with cross-functional teams across a global network. This role emphasizes audits, CAPA, design controls, risk management, and process validations within a regulated environment.

The position requires a BS in engineering or technical field with 5 years of relevant experience, and offers on-site work in the Minneapolis area with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or technical field; 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industries.
• Project management experience across cross-functional global teams (quality, ops, R&D, sourcing).
• Experience in process validation, design controls, risk management, and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and communicates quality issues to suppliers and applies problem-solving methodologies; approves supplier corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness.
• Proactively assesses supplier capabilities via on-site visits and technical discussions; coordinates evaluation of proposed changes.
• Plans and leads supplier audits to assess regulatory and Boston Scientific requirements; manages scheduling, observations, and follow-ups.

Skills

Quality issue identification

Supplier audits

Project management

CAPA

Design controls

Risk management

Process validations

Communication

International travel

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

PLM

ERP

Job description

Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard patient safety by refining supplier manufacturing processes and partnering with cross-functional teams across a global network. This role emphasizes audits, CAPA, design controls, risk management, and process validations within a regulated environment.

The position requires a BS in engineering or technical field with 5 years of relevant experience, and offers on-site work in the Minneapolis area with up to 25% travel.