Recruiter:

Spencer Gregory Hale Supplier Quality Engineer III - Metals About this role: The Arden Hills Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high-energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career! The Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key part in leading performance improvement of metal suppliers and increasing supplier's capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific's requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to address and resolve all component-related challenges throughout the supply chain including receiving inspection, manufacturing, testing, and assembly into finished goods. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support global sourcing, manufacturing operations, and global quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects. Drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. Your responsibilities will include: Plans and leads audits of suppliers to assess compliance with regulatory and Boston Scientific requirements, including audit scheduling, investigation, and evaluation of audit observations and findings, reporting, follow-up, and confirmation of follow-up actions. Proactively assesses supplier capabilities through direct on-site visits and technical discussions and supports the evaluation of proposed changes at suppliers. Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a broad knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business unit. Investigate field failures related to supplier materials. Develop corrective action plan where necessary Assess & drive reactive as well as proactive supplier project(s)/investigations partnering with Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing/Test operations, Commercial Sourcing, Design Assurance, R D. Actively engaging in Global Sourcing category teams as a technical lead, establishing and executing Global Sourcing category objectives Leads cross-divisional and cross-functional projects that deliver improvements to quality systems and processes. Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to company policies. Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. Interacts with suppliers. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represent a specialized field in larger project teams. Influences middle management on business solutions. In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all documented quality processes and procedures. Ensure that appropriate resources, including personnel and tools, are available to support Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Foster a work environment that upholds the Quality Policy and Quality System. What we're looking for in you:

Minimum requirements: BS degree in Engineering or similar with minimum of 4 years of relevant quality engineering experience. Experience in metal manufacturing, precision machining, tubing, metal stamping/forming, or similar. Experience in Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 9001), regulatory compliance, and risk management. Experience with problem solving quality tools, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA), Technical Documentation Ability to work independently and collaborate with project teams; organized and self-driven Domestic and international travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Lead auditor certification to

ISO13485, 9001, TS16949

standards Ability to communicate cross functionally with suppliers, team members and leadership Builds strategic and trusting relationships through demonstrated technical capability, critical thinking, and teamwork behaviors. Experience with manufacturing support or process development. Experience with project management.

Requisition ID:

 632796

Minimum Salary:

 $ 78300

Maximum Salary:

$ 148800 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—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. 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. 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.