Senior Supplier Engineer - ExOps

About the role

As part of the External Operations organization, the Sr. Supplier Engineer serves as the technical lead to execute material controls deliverables that support new product development, sustaining initiatives and to meet business needs. This role partners with cross‑functional groups to resolve complex and critical supplier‑related issues, evaluate supplier performance, mitigate risks for supplied materials, and drive strategies to support supply chain objectives.

• Work with global suppliers to understand assembly and finished good manufacturing processes, serving as the technical expert to ensure reliability during the life of the product.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to execute material controls deliverables according to program needs such as purchased material qualification, supplier‑driven change assessments, supplier capacity or capability improvement projects, or regulated materials compliance assessments.
• Partner with Global Sourcing category teams to provide technical expertise in establishing and executing category objectives.
• Investigate and evaluate new and existing technologies for use in future products or to improve quality/reliability of current products.
• Conduct risk assessments on sourced materials; plan and execute risk mitigation measures to ensure continuity of supplied components.
• Coordinate all phases of supplier engineering work for projects; communicate emerging issues and recovery 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 teams 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 technical experience supporting complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 25% globally.

• 5 years of technical experience supporting complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of capital equipment, performance characteristics, and reliability factors.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience managing projects and working with cross‑functional teams to drive deliverables.
• Experience working in medical device or similar GMP environment.
• Self‑driven and results oriented with strong data analytics and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships.
• Organized and detail‑oriented with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Boston, MA (US)

Hybrid – employees are required to be in the local office at least three days per week.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure 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.

Certain U.S. 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 will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.

Employees will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for their role, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change regarding COVID‑19 vaccination.

This role is deemed safety‑sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with applicable law.