Supplier Engineer III - Polymers

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific, a leader in medical technology, is seeking a Supplier Engineer in Global Sourcing. The role focuses on development, qualification, and sustainment of polymer-related components for medical device applications, partnering with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability teams.

Hybrid work model required with in-office presence at least three days per week. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing operations, and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 3 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry.
• Experience with polymer manufacturing technologies (injection molding, extrusions, chemical and polymer processing).
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma and DOE.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10% globally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to develop, evaluate, and qualify polymer-related components for medical device applications.
• Understand the manufacturing industry to assist with sourcing decisions regarding key suppliers.
• Work with global suppliers to understand processes and ensure quality and reliability across the component life cycle.
• Partner with suppliers and category team to investigate material issues and support value improvements.
• Investigate new and existing technologies to improve quality and reliability of components.
• Execute First Article reports, ensure material regulation compliance, and manage engineering changes for high performance.
• Support patient safety and product quality by following Quality Policy and processes.

Skills

Polymer manufacturing

Statistical methods

Six Sigma

DOE

Project management

Global travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Preferred: Chemical/Mechanical/Polymer Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

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

As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer supports the Polymers Category team with technical aspects such as the development, commercialization, and sustaining of procured medical device materials. This role is responsible for assessing components against system-level requirements and partners with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability groups to help develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot components through supplier interactions.

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.

Your responsibilities will include

• Collaborating with R&D to develop, evaluate, and qualify polymer-related components for use in medical device applications
• Understanding the manufacturing industry to assist with sourcing decisions regarding key suppliers
• Working with global suppliers to understand manufacturing processes and ensure quality and reliability can be repeated and reproduced throughout the life of the component(s)
• Partnering with suppliers and category team members to investigate supplied material issues, supply constraints and to support value improvement initiatives
• Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies to improve the quality and reliability for current and future components
• Performing technical tasks to ensure component performance and supplier capability including the completion of First Article reports (statistical capability assessment), ensuring material regulation compliance, and executing engineering change requests to ensure continued high performance
• Supporting the BSC commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline with a least 3 years of manufacturing operations experience
• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Experience with polymer manufacturing technologies (injection molding, extrusions, chemical and polymer processing)
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma and DOE
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external teams
• Ability to travel up to 10% globally

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in (Chemical, Mechanical or Polymer) Engineering or Materials Science
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Requisition ID: 633263

Minimum Salary: $ 78300

Maximum Salary: $ 148800

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 at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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.