Manufacturing Engineer III

About the role:

The Core Technology Polymers (CTP) team is looking for a motivated individual to join the team and support extrusion operations. The Manufacturing Engineer III will lead initiatives for daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment and drive production goals (safety, quality, delivery, cost). The role requires partnering with cross‑functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes within the business unit.

• Monitor performance of manufacturing lines, equipment, and tools to correct equipment problems or identify issues within the 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.
• Contribute to business goals and product support by utilizing tools such as process capability studies, process development, problem solving, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Value Improvement Projects.
• Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments.
• Mentor manufacturing personnel in engineering tools, quality management systems, and project executions.
• Design, procure, and fabricate equipment tooling and fixtures.
• Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results.
• Prepare standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams to improve product quality and performance and to reduce defects.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
• 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 Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant, professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven understanding of manufacturing problem solving, data analysis, and production flow tools (i.e., lean manufacturing).

• Experience in the medical device industry or similar, highly‑regulated industry.
• Experience with polymer extrusion or similar extrusion.
• Experience with validation and qualification of equipment.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop and present ideas via visual communication methods.

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $78300

Maximum Salary: $148800

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.

Compensation for non‑exempt (hourly), non‑sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non‑sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long‑term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Management, Engineering

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