Supplier Engineer II - C&CA

About the role :

The Supplier Engineer focusses on value improvement initiatives, new product introduction and sustaining projects for the Connectors and Cable Assemblies (C&CA) category team.

This role partners with cross-functional groups to resolve supplier-related issues, while improving supplier performance, mitigating risks for supplied materials, and driving strategies to support supply chain objectives.

NOTE : This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work on-site at least 3 days per week.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Working with suppliers globally to understand assembly and finished good manufacturing processes and acts as technical expert to ensure repeatable and reproducible quality during the life of the product
• Actively engaging in Global Sourcing category teams as a technical lead, establishing and executing Global Sourcing category objectives
• Interfacing with suppliers and category team members to support investigation of supplied material issues or supply constraints
• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and process development teams on electrical and mechanical design requirements for new product development
• Partnering with manufacturing, quality, and / or sustaining R&D / DA / PM to execute changes initiated by BSC or by the Suppliers, such as improvement projects, supplier capability, capacity projects, and compliance projects
• Coordinating supplier engineering work content for projects; communicate emerging issues and recovery action plans
• Identifying and executing material cost reduction projects to meet Plant, Division, and Category goals
• Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures

Required qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems
• Ability to travel 10-20% domestic and international

Preferred qualifications :

• Working knowledge of statistical methods, six sigma methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies
• Experience working in medical device or a similar GMP environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking analytical skills; results-driven
• Self-driven and self-motivated to learn and apply knowledge to produce results

Requisition ID : 587737

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.

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.