Senior Supplier Engineer – External Products

Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit- High Performance At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats 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, well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, youll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. About the role: As part of the External Operations (ExOPs) team, the Sr. Supplier Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operations of assigned key sourced finished medical device (SFMD) suppliers, while driving improvements to ensure product quality and delivery. The incumbent will support the design, development, and qualification/validation strategies as well as manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing goals. NOTE: This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work onsite at least 3 days a week. Your responsibilities will include: Managing projects for sustaining suppliers manufacturing process, continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, new product onboarding, and new supplier integration Collaborating with SFMD suppliers on current products and new product development activities including process development, validation, capacity analysis and capability studies; conduct process risk reviews Reviewing and managing supplier change requests through the Supplier Change Impact Assessment (SCIA); drive change notice and approval processes Troubleshooting issues related to the designs, materials or processes of new and existing products Analyzing test results to provide summarized reports and documentation on findings; make recommendations to the technical teams and leadership Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as R&D and process development to ensure project success; support value improvement projects (VIP) Supporting qualification activities through the design and coordination of engineering tests and experiments including DOE; review and provide feedback on SFMD supplier IQ/OQ/PQ, test method validations, and PFMEA Providing onsite training and guidance to SFMD supplier operators and technicians as needed Required qualifications Bachelors Degree in any engineering discipline with at least 4 years of engineering experience Minimum 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Strong technical acumen and decision-making skills; ability to solve problems and implement solutions Experience leading and influencing internal and external teams to drive results Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects and tasks Ability to travel 20% (globally) Preferred qualifications Bachelors degree in mechanical or industrial engineering Experience with supply chain and/or supplier relationship management Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry with strong GDP experience Experience with molding manufacturing processes Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substancetesting 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 customer , 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) isnt just business, its personal. And if youre 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, veterans 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. 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