Supplier Engineer II Hybrid Polymers for Med Devices

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific seeks a engineer to collaborate with R&D on polymer-related components for medical devices. You will evaluate manufacturing options, work with global suppliers to ensure consistent quality, and support material decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires a engineering degree with experience in regulated environments, polymer processing knowledge, and strong problem-solving across cross-functional teams. Hybrid work model; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry.
• Experience with polymer manufacturing technologies and processing.
• Knowledge of statistical methods (Six Sigma, DOE) and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to develop, evaluate, and qualify polymer-related components for medical device applications.
• Understand manufacturing to aid sourcing decisions for key suppliers.
• Work with global suppliers to ensure repeatable quality and reliability over component lifecycles.
• Partner with suppliers and category teams to address material issues and constraints.
• Investigate new and existing technologies to improve component quality and reliability.
• Perform First Article reports, ensure material regulation compliance, and manage engineering change requests.
• Support patient safety and product quality by adhering to Quality Policy and processes.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Regulated industry experience

Polymer manufacturing technologies

Statistical methods_Six Sigma_DOE

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline

Job description

Boston Scientific seeks a engineer to collaborate with R&D on polymer-related components for medical devices. You will evaluate manufacturing options, work with global suppliers to ensure consistent quality, and support material decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires a engineering degree with experience in regulated environments, polymer processing knowledge, and strong problem-solving across cross-functional teams. Hybrid work model; travel up to 10% may be required.