Supplier Engineer III - Electronics

Location

US-MN-Arden Hills

As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for sustaining and new product development activities within Catalog Electronics, Photonics, and Electromechanical category teams. The role works independently while partnering with cross‑functional groups to resolve complex supplier‑related issues, evaluate supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive strategies to support supply chain objectives. The daily work involves leading projects and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to execute Material Control deliverables according to business needs.

• Work with suppliers worldwide to understand manufacturing processes and requirements to ensure repeatable, reproducible quality and reliability.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Quality, R&D, Design Assurance, and Project Management to execute Material Control deliverables, such as purchased material qualification, supplier‑driven change assessments, supplier capacity or capability improvement projects, and regulated material compliance assessments.
• Serve as the technical lead in Global Sourcing category teams to establish and execute category objectives.
• Investigate and evaluate new and existing technologies for use in future products or to improve quality and reliability of current products.
• Conduct risk assessments on sourced materials, build installed capacity and capability at suppliers, and plan and execute service risk mitigation measures to ensure continuity of components supplied.
• Coordinate all phases of supplier engineering work for projects; communicate emerging issues and recovery action plans with site leadership and stakeholders to gain resources and support.
• Identify and execute material cost reduction projects to meet plant, division, and category goals; influence cross‑functional team members to support and drive value improvement projects.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers.
• Ability to travel up to 15% globally.

• Organized and detail‑oriented; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and performance characteristics for pumps, motors, power supplies, chillers, precision optics, and electronic components.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, Six Sigma methodologies, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams to drive project deliverables.
• Knowledge of Boston Scientific products and processes.
• Experience working in medical device or a similar GMP environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships.
• Effective problem‑solving, data analytics, and critical thinking skills; results‑driven.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Self‑driven and self‑motivated to learn and apply knowledge to produce results.

Minimum: $78,300. Maximum: $148,800. Compensation may include variable components such as overtime, shift differential, annual bonus target, and long‑term incentives, depending on role class and performance.

Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

COVID‑19 vaccination may be required for this position. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if proof of vaccination is a condition of employment.