Supplier Engineer II - Packaging
Boston Scientific
Summary
As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for new product development and sustaining activities within metals category. This role works independently, while partnering with cross-functional groups to resolve complex and critical supplier-related issues, evaluate supplier performance, mitigate risks for supplied materials, and drive strategies to support supply chain objectives.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Working with suppliers around the globe to understand manufacturing processes and requirements to ensure repeatable, reproducible quality and reliability
- Partnering Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Quality, R&D, Design Assurance, and Project Management to execute material control deliverables according to program needs, such as purchased material qualification, supplier-driven change assessments, supplier capacity or capability improvement projects, or regulated material compliance assessments
- Serving as the technical lead in Global Sourcing category teams to establish and execute category objectives
- Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies for use in future products or to improve quality/reliability of current products
- Conducting risk assessments on sourced materials and building installed capacity and capability at suppliers; plan and execute service risk mitigation measures to ensure continuity of components supplied
- Coordinating all phases of supplier engineering work content for projects; communicating 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 plant, division, and category goals; influence cross-functional team members to support and drive value improvement projects
- Demonstrating a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline with at least 2 years of engineering experience
- Experience with supply chain and/or manufacturing operations
- Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical device, healthcare, aerospace or automotive)
- Knowledge of supplier qualification, validation, risk management, and change control processes
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Experience leading and managing cross-functional projects
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or value improvement initiatives
- Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to manage stakeholder relationships
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline
- At least 2 years of engineering experience
- Experience with supply chain and/or manufacturing operations
- Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Annual Bonus
- Long-term Incentives
- Training and Development
Company overview
Boston Scientific Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices used in interventional medical specialties. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming patient lives through innovative medical solutions across a wide range of therapeutic areas including cardiology, endoscopy, urology, pulmonology, and neuromodulation. With approximately 53,000 employees worldwide and operations in 40 countries, Boston Scientific serves over 44 million patients annually. The company invests heavily in research and development, allocating $1.6 billion to R&D in 2024, and maintains a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and meaningful innovation. Boston Scientific's product portfolio includes advanced technologies such as cardiac rhythm management devices, coronary stents, ablation systems, endoscopy equipment, and neuromodulation therapies, all designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through less invasive treatment options.