Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - SFMD

Boston Scientific Gruppe; 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

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The Sourced Finished Medical Device (SFMD) organization at Boston Scientific is a global, passionate team that oversees a diverse network of suppliers which manufacture finished devices for BSC distribution. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and collaborate with cross-functional internal/external resources to continually improve our supplier’s manufacturing processes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Evaluates and communicates quality issues to suppliers and applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving quality issues. Reviews and approves supplier corrective action plans and verification of effectiveness documentation.
• Proactively assesses supplier capabilities through direct on-site visits and technical discussions. Coordinates the evaluation of proposed changes at suppliers.
• Plans and leads audits of suppliers to assess compliance with regulatory and Boston Scientific requirements, including audit scheduling investigation, and evaluation of audit observation and findings, reporting, follow-up, and confirmation of follow-up actions.

New Product Development:

• Lead the execution of SFMD quality deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional new product development teams to onboard finished medical device suppliers.
• Generate and review quality plans, agreements, product specifications, component qualifications, design verification/validations, and process validations.

Quality System Champion:

• Collaborates with corporate and regional supplier quality organizations on policy, procedure, and guideline development. Includes generation, review, and implementation of these documents.
• Identifies and advises management on potential improvements to quality systems and processes in the company.
• Champions 100% compliance to company policies and SOP’s.

What we’re looking for in you:

• BS degree in engineering or technical field with 5 years relevantexperience.
• Experience in the medical device, automotive, aeronautical, semiconductor, or other regulated industry.
• Project management: the ability to influence cross-functional global teams spanning quality, operations, R&D, and sourcing.
• Experience in process validation, design controls, risk management, and CAPA.
• Ability to work independently; organized and self-driven.
• Articulate communicator; adept at packaging and appropriately scaling information to the intended audience.
• Ability to rapidly learn and use new software applications (e.g., PLM, ERP).
• Domestic and international travel up to 25%.

Preferred qualifications:

• 7+ years of medical device engineering experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish in a professional setting
• Leadership experience on a materials or service commodity team.
• Lead auditor of quality systems experience (ISO 13485 or similar).
• ASQ certification (CQE, CBA, SSGB, SSBB) strongly desired.

Requisition ID:631164

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 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.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest 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.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

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