Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

We are searching for a Manufacturing Engineer I to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The Manufacturing Engineer I will both support and lead initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment and assist in driving production goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity) for the Braiding and Molding Technologies (BMT) department. This individual will primarily be focused on braiding processes, however there is potential to work with injection molding peers and processes for future initiatives.

This individual will be required to routinely partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes within the business unit. The BMT department is a fast‑paced manufacturing Business Unit that produces some of the hottest and biggest products at Boston Scientific.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

• Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools to correct equipment problems or identify issues within process that contribute to non‑conforming parts, low yields, or product quality issues
• Perform troubleshooting on new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes
• Successfully contribute to business goals and product support, by utilizing tools such as process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation
• Qualify equipment related to additional capacity needs, new product development, and optimization projects
• Support and lead overhead cost reduction initiatives and projects
• Identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements to support production goals.
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Biomedical)
• Minimum of 6 months of related experience
• Proven understanding of engineering and problem‑solving principles, as well as data analysis and production flow tools (i.e. LEAN manufacturing)
• Ability to develop creative solutions and collaboratively draw ideas from cross‑functional teams
• Initiative to identify, prioritize, communicate and finalize improvement opportunities

• Internship or other applicable experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment (0-3 years)
• Experience related to quality engineering or quality initiatives focused on improving process or product quality
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop and present ideas via visual communication methods
• Experience with troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of equipment
• Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $58200

Maximum Salary: $110500

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see — will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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