Senior Supplier Engineer - C&Ca

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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 Global Sourcing team, the Sr. Supplier Engineer supports new product introduction, sustaining, and value improvement projects for the Connectors and Cable Assemblies (C&CA) and Sourced Finished Medical Devices (SFMD). This role is responsible for improving supplier performance, mitigating risks for supplied materials and driving strategies to support supply chain objectives. The incumbent will own manufacturing deliverables at the supplier and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Sustaining, R&D, Design Assurance and Project Management teams to resolve complex and critical supplier-related issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with global sourcing teams to establish and execute category objectives

• Working with global suppliers to understand assembly and finished good manufacturing processes; serve as technical expert to ensure repeatable component quality and reliability throughout the product life cycle

• Partnering with suppliers and category teams to investigate and address supply constraints and supplied material issues

• Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies to use in future products and improve the quality and reliability of current products

• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and process development teams on electrical and mechanical design requirements for new product development

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to execute changes initiated by BSC or suppliers; lead and support projects to address process improvement, supplier capability, capacity, and compliance

• Coordinating all phases of supplier engineering work content for projects; communicate emerging issues and recovery action plans with site leadership and stakeholders to gain resources and support

• Identifying and executing material cost reduction projects to meet category and divisional goals; influence cross-functional team members to support and drive value improvement projects

• 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

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

• Minimum 4 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems

• Ability to travel 20% (domestic and international)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry

• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers

• Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma and/or problem-solving techniques

• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive deliverables

• Results-driven with effective critical thinking and analytical skills

• Keen interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships

Requisition ID: 580577

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.

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