Manufacturing Engineer I

Remote Eligible: Onsite

Onsite Location(s): Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112

Additional Location(s): N/A

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:

This position leads initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment to meet production area goals. In a fast-paced and dynamic environment, this position will be responsible for several manufacturing processes on manufacturing line(s), working cross-functionally with quality and production teams to achieve goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily production support – manufacturing process evaluation, equipment troubleshooting and/or validation, quality systems support, build traceability, and tracking process metrics
• Monitor performance of processes and tools; correct process parameters that produce non-conforming products or product quality issues
• Communicate effectively to an audience consisting of peers and management in Engineering, Production, and Quality
• Plan, organize, and prioritize own daily work routine to meet production requirements and project schedules, seeking alignment with management
• Troubleshoot new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes
• Apply problem solving and process improvement methodologies to improve moderately complex and diverse manufacturing processes across multiple product lines, ensuring root cause of problem is identified and quickly resolved
• Train and/or provide work direction to operators/technicians
• Recognize quality signals and escalate appropriately, using quality system tools
• Incorporate business policies and procedures into task completion
• Project-focused work to improve product manufacturability, end of life material constraints, improve product performance, and/or design related changes
• Work under general direction to identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements to support service-level goals
• Work with vendor/suppliers to design, procure, and fabricate equipment tooling and fixtures
• Leverage existing/emerging technologies to meet business needs
• Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments
• Consistently summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results
• May lead a project team of small to moderate scope
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure project success
• As required, successfully contribute to both new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: process capability studies, process development and validation, Six Sigma, and Value Improvement Projects

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
• Understanding of engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques
• Prior engineering experience (this may include internships or co-ops)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot manufacturing processes or products
• Highly collaborative, with strong written and verbal communication skills, adjusting for audience requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience in regulated industry, preferably medical device manufacturing
• Experience with manufacturing quality traceability systems & document control
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software
• Equipment and process validation experience
  

Requisition ID: 558260

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-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.