Supplier Quality Engineer II

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Supplier Quality Engineer II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure high-quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. You will assess suppliers, investigate field failures, and develop corrective action plans, all while maintaining a commitment to patient safety and product quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in value improvement projects and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path that makes a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical fields with relevant experience.
• Experience with problem-solving quality tools and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Assess suppliers for technical and quality capabilities.
• Investigate field failures and develop corrective action plans.
• Establish business relationships to facilitate project completion.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Technical Documentation

Quality Tools and CAPA

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO13485

ISO9001

TS16949

Job description

Recruiter: Deanna Post

Supplier Quality Engineer II

About the role:

The External Operations organization at Boston Scientific is a global, passionate team that oversees a diverse network of suppliers which manufacture finished devices for BSC distribution. As a Supplier Quality Engineer II, you collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and regulatory bodies to maintain high-quality standards throughout the product lifecycle to consistently meet Boston Scientific’s requirements.

Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer II will support sourcing and quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects. The Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assess suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities.
• Responsible for supplier qualification, onboarding and performance monitoring based on supplier risk, Assess & drive reactive as well as proactive supplier project(s)/investigations partnering with Supplier Engineering, Commercial Sourcing, Design Assurance.
• Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develop corrective action plan where necessary.
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a broad knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business unit.
• Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule and priorities. Plans and organizes project assignments and maintains project schedules.
• Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to company policies. Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. Interacts with suppliers. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represents a specialized field in larger project teams. Influences middle management on business solutions.
• Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

What we're looking for in you:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical fields such as materials science, chemical or mechanical engineering and 3 years related experience or master’s degree and 2 years related experience.
• Experience with problem solving quality tools and CAPA.
• Experience in working with mechanical or electrical suppliers.
• Domestic and international travel up to 10%.
• Experience with technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate cross functionally, with suppliers, team members and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with or lead auditor certification to ISO13485, 9001, TS16949 standards.
• Experience with auditing supplier quality systems.

Requisition ID:603199

Minimum Salary: $69,500

Maximum Salary: $132,000

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.

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 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.