Principal Process Engineer

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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: 
Boston Scientific is seeking an experienced engineer to lead breakthrough technology development within the Spencer, Indiana Process Development Team. The successful candidate for this position will have strong technical acumen, can influence product design, and will drive efficient cross-functional collaboration. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assesses process capabilities, prioritizes process improvement opportunities, and innovates and implements process improvements on complex projects.
• Executes the functional deliverables associated with the PDP/TDP, Project Management, and Quality Systems.
• Serves as a key resource or expert, participating in setting technical direction for the function and/or organization.
• Reviews and assesses processes for potential patent opportunities.
• Ensures visibility and closure of process issues (e.g., yields, cost, capability, etc.) per PDP milestones.
• Serves as a key contributor and participant in technical reviews.
• Evaluates external technologies and strategically identifies opportunities to implement them internally.
• Provides on-going mentoring and technical guidance to managers, other engineers, technicians, and functional groups.
• Will mentor other technicians and engineers.
• Typically serves as a core team member or technical expert (subject matter expert) on platform and complex projects.
• May serve as a representative or liaison to other BSC sites or external organizations, boards or committees.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering degree
• 7+ years of demonstrated process development / improvement activities 
• Demonstrated use of Design for Six Sigma tools (DOE, problem solving, process improvement) 
• Demonstrated ability to develop processes from concept to production 
• Strong mechanical aptitude.  Fixture and equipment design or trouble shooting experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Design for Automation or Design for Manufacturing experience
• Thermoplastic molding or extrusion experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt 
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience. 
• Process Development; equipment validations and process characterization and validation experience 
• Open to travel of up to 10% of their time.

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Requisition ID: 586910

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.