Principal Supplier Engineer/ Materials Project Manager HEREDIA CR

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the role

Boston Scientific in Costa Rica is looking for a Principal Material Program Manager (MPM) to serve as the central facilitator between Global Sourcing, Manufacturing sites in Costa Rica and New Product Development (NPD) program teams both in Arden Hills and Mississauga related to Farawave/PFA cases. The Principal MPM partners with category teams and cross functional engineering teams to procure/develop materials, drive risk mitigation efforts, and drive component production readiness for new and next generation products.

Your responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities across multiple functions, communicate to multiple levels and form relationships/trust quickly.
• Facilitate efforts between project teams and category teams to drive component production readiness, cost reduction, and design for manufacturability.
• Drive supplier management project execution by communicating tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing/executing contingency plans to guarantee component supply related to PFA Cases.
• Influence cross functional engineering teams to reach best results through technical and business knowledge base.
• Identify/Understand risk levels and take appropriate action to avoid project impact.
• Estimate supplier engineering resource and material cost requirements.
• Communicate/Resolve project issues by working with category team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
• Identify and help drive process improvement and efficiency opportunities for MPM team to best support Product Life Cycle Process.
• Understand Material Control Procedures for NPD applications.
• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
• Strong communications skills both oral and written.
• Business/Financial indicators understanding.

 Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electronic; Industrial; Biomedical, Chemistry; Industrial Maintenance Business Administration, Materials Engineering or related
• Desire English Level 80%-90%
• Please Submit resume in English
• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering discipline and in project management or coordinating groups.

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical device industry experience preferable

• Excellent leadership attributes, written/verbal communications, and facilitator/customer service skills.

Requisition ID: 596126

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.