Supplier Engineer II - Product Flow Optimization

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

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 the External Operations team supporting Sourced Finished Medical Devices, the Supplier Engineer assists with the design and development of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing delivery targets, minimize costs, and ensure product quality.  This role is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, while exercising discretion to implement adjustments that drive improvements at the BSC Finished Good Suppliers.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with global contract manufacturers and suppliers to support assembly and finished good manufacturing processes 
• Drive improvement and problem-solving projects impacting customers, manufacturing lines, and support functions by applying DMAIC or PDCA leading to Value Improvement Process (VIP) savings.
• Understand, leverage, sustain, and improve the following: Work Content Graph (line balancing), Standard Work, Equipment Capacity, 5S, 8 Wastes, Value Stream Mapping, Flow and Pull, Continuous Improvement Systems and Kaizens.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes; plan, schedule, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering projects
• Compiling data and communicating results to the project team
• Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures to support the BSC commitment to patient safety and product quality
• Partnering with senior engineers to lead and support projects for product qualification, change management, process development, cost reduction, capacity management, and all related PDM activity

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering role (1+ year with a master’s degree considered)
• 6 - 12+ months of manufacturing experience 
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean Principles, Systems, and Tools
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, or similar
• Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives and lead small project teams
• Experience with validation and qualification of manufacturing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop and present ideas via visual communication methods 
• Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Requisition ID: 592106

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 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 identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.