Senior Supplier Engineer - Polymers & Resins

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove Diversity
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About the role:

.As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for the Resins & Polymers category team, while interfacing with supply chain, design and process development teams to ensure design the design for manufacturability and functional needs are met. This role works independently to manage projects for onboarding extruded components and partners with cross-functional teams to execute deliverables according to business needs.  

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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.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing functional guidance for component design and material selection of extruded components, partnering with cross-functional teams to provide recommended design considerations for new product development

Supporting the development phase, qualification and production release activities

Partnering with the category team to review and sustain approved suppliers; source new suppliers as necessary

Incorporating leading market trends to support the category strategy and drive improvements

Integrating new products and processes into the existing manufacturing area, while ensuring minimal disruption and timely supply chain of compliant and quality components to the customer

Planning and coordinating all project phases and tasks; lead engineers and cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes Communicating project plans and progress with project teams and stakeholders to gain support and resources from plant management ensure project schedule adherence and robust understanding of product design, assembly requirements, and supplier capabilities

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 5 years of polymer processing experience

Working knowledge of analytical techniques used to investigate component defects Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and/or process optimization

Ability to travel up to 20% globally

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or chemical, mechanical or polymer engineering, with resins and/or adhesives experience

Experience working in medical device or a similarly regulated industry

Experience with supplier relationship management and ability to navigate ambiguous situations using effective change management and conflict resolution skills Experience leading cross-functional project teams; ability to influence and drive performance

Working knowledge of statistical methodologies Ability to communicate effectively at all levels; strong technical writing and reporting skills Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop…