Quality Engineer III

Principal Quality Engineer – Core Technology Polymer

This team is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to support the Core Technology Polymer team within Maple Grove Operations. In this role, you will develop, implement and maintain quality engineering systems, methodologies and practices that ensure compliance with Boston Scientific, customer and regulatory requirements.

As a key Quality representative, you will provide technical leadership and partner across functions to drive quality initiatives that support operational excellence, product quality and business objectives.

You will play a critical role in process validation, risk management, process controls and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring products consistently meet internal and external requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Working in a collaborative environment, you will lead quality engineering projects, mentor technical team members and apply data‑driven problem‑solving approaches to identify, resolve and prevent quality issues while strengthening manufacturing processes and quality system effectiveness.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be in our local office at Maple Grove, MN. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

• Lead departmental and cross‑functional quality engineering initiatives that support business and operational objectives.
• Provide project leadership, coaching and technical mentorship to engineering and quality team members.
• Drive the implementation of best‑in‑class quality engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead process validation, verification and risk management activities to ensure product and process robustness.
• Develop and implement effective process controls that support product development, qualification and ongoing manufacturing.
• Support and strengthen quality system processes, including CAPA, investigations and process monitoring activities.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies to identify, prioritize and resolve quality issues.
• Partner with manufacturing, process engineering, supplier quality and cross‑functional teams to drive sustainable improvements.
• Analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements, documentation standards and regulatory expectations.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 5 years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience supporting process validation, process verification and risk management activities, including Design and Process FMEAs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis, data interpretation and quality engineering tools.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and good documentation practices.

• Proven experience managing multiple projects across diverse engineering disciplines.
• Medical device industry experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.
• Experience with CAPA, post‑market quality, supplier quality, risk management and manufacturing engineering processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), product documentation, inspection and testing methodologies.

Minimum Salary: $78,300

Maximum Salary: $148,800

Nearest Major Market:
Minneapolis

Boston Scientific Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company will ensure that 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.

For U.S. positions requiring 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.

This role is deemed safety‑sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.