Supplier Engineer III - ExOps
Boston Scientific
- Location
- Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 46 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance 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: Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026 , ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day, and recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026 , reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. As part of the External Operations Team, the Supplier Engineer focusses on sustaining currently released sourced finished medical device (SFMD) product, onboarding newly acquired SFMD products, and supporting new product development activities for finished devices suppliers of Boston Scientific. This role is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and sustain supplier’s manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet BSC manufacturing delivery goals while ensuring product quality, and cost. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing projects for the SFMD product space through continuous improvement activities, cost reduction initiatives, new product onboarding, and new supplier integration Collaborating with SFMD suppliers on existing 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) process; own change notice and approval processes Troubleshooting a drive correction action for manufacturing 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 technical teams and leadership Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success; support value improvement projects (VIP) Supporting qualification activities through design and coordinating engineering tests and experiments including DOE; review and provide feedback on SFMD supplier IQ/OQ/PQ, test method validations (ATMV/VTMV), and PFMEA content Providing onsite training and guidance to SFMD supplier operators and technicians as needed
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering and/or manufacturing environments Experience with quality systems and/or production and process control or equivalent Strong technical writing and documentation skills Ability to travel up to 20% (globally)
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering Experience with supply chain and/or supplier relationship management Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry with GDP experience 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 Requisition ID: 633978 Minimum Salary: $ 78300 Maximum Salary: $ 148800 The anticipated