Principal Manufacturing Engineer, External Products

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer, External Products

About The Role:

At Boston Scientific, the Principal Manufacturing Engineer, External Products will design and develop manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet manufacturing delivery goals while reducing cost and ensuring product quality. This position is part of the Sourced Finished Medical Device team and entails driving improvements at BSC Suppliers.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Manage projects which include new production equipment, process improvements, and cost reductions while supporting day to day operations success of assigned key SFMD suppliers.
• Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.
• Successfully contributes to both new product development and current product support, typically including the following activities: process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation.
• Ability to independently design and coordinate engineering tests and experiments including Design of Experiments.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot new and existing product/process problems related to design, material, or processes.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
• Prepares standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community.
• May lead cross-functional project teams.
• Trains and/or provides work direction to operators/technicians at BSC Supplier Site.
• Submit and manage Change Requests to support manufacturing changes
• Independently executes plans to support supply chain objectives; supplier performance, supplied material risk mitigation and execution of materials VIP. Can communicate plans at a high level within the organization and organize projects by requesting support at plant management level. Proficient in the use of all business tools.
• Leads project teams coordinating the efforts of engineers and cross functional team members to qualify and improve supplier processes. Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates all phases of the engineering work for of a major project.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such a conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirement.
• Expert in the use of statistical tools (re. Six Sigma Black Belt). Can provide guidance to junior engineering staff on problem solving methodology. Broad familiarity with analytical techniques commonly used to investigate component defects. Highly in report writing skills; ability to tailor technical message to suit audience.
• Subject matter expert for component qualification activities- First Article and Acceptance Activities. Proficiency in BSC systems and processes: PDM, NCEP, eCAPA

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• 10+ years’ experience in Medical Device operations
• Desire for a career in people leadership
• Proven organization and execution skills

• Proven ability to solve technical problems and implement solutions
• Proven leader and team player with the ability to drive tasks / projects to completion
• Willing and able to work with engineers and technical staff from a SFMD Supplier at a different site.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Travel typically does not occur over weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or Sciences from ABET accredited institution.
• Previous direct supervisory experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Medical Device experience

Requisition ID: 624545

Minimum Salary: $ 106800

Maximum Salary: $ 202900

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions : It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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

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.

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