Senior Quality Engineer

Additional Location(s): Netherlands-Kerkrade

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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.

As a Senior Quality Engineer supporting our global Distribution Product Controls, you will play a critical role in advancing Boston Scientific’s commitment to quality and patient safety. This position serves as a quality representative to drive visibility, awareness, and communication around quality initiatives that support departmental, functional, site, divisional, and corporate goals. You will collaborate across global teams to provide quality engineering support for quality system improvements, regulatory readiness, and operational excellence.

In addition to leading system and process improvements, this role will mentor junior quality professionals and help ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. This is a highly visible role with significant cross‑functional and cross‑regional impact.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

• Investigating, identifying, and implementing best‑in‑class quality engineering practices to support strategic objectives
• Identifying and improving quality systems and processes that support the launch and ongoing distribution of products in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Leading the implementation of assurance activities, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external standards
• Applying systematic problem‑solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, communicate, and resolve quality issues
• Advising leadership on enhancements to quality systems, processes, and procedures across the organization
• Solving a range of problems of moderate to high complexity using both existing and novel solutions, balancing business and compliance priorities
• Working independently while receiving guidance on complex or unprecedented issues
• Communicating complex information clearly to cross‑functional teams and influencing decision‑making
• Participating regularly in cross‑functional meetings and presenting key messages logically and effectively

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Quality Systems or Quality Assurance role
• In‑depth understanding of Quality Management System requirements, including 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485
• Conceptual, practical, and functional knowledge of quality principles, with a general understanding of related job functions
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Project management experience
• Fluent in English

• Experience in a regulatory, supply chain, or distribution center environment
• Experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization

Minimum Salary: $86,600

Maximum Salary: $164,500

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.

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