Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt 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.
About the role:The Principal Supplier Engineer provides technical leadership for the custom Connectors and Cable Assemblies category team, while serving as the primary liaison for escalations to and from suppliers. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to address and resolve complex and critical supplier-related issues, while improving supplier performance, mitigating risks for supplied materials and driving strategies to support supply chain objectives. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive cost efficiencies and operational improvements across receiving sites, while optimizing supplier selection and performance to support existing product lines and new product development.
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
Responsibilities will include: - Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and process development teams to determine the design, packaging, electrical testing, and mechanical requirements for ICs during new product development
- Providing comprehensive support across new product development phases, qualification processes, and production release activities
- Planning and managing all project phases and activities; lead engineers and cross-functional teams in qualifying and optimizing supplier processes
- Ensuring seamless integration of new products and acquisitions into the BSC supply chain, while minimizing disruptions to existing programs or customer operations
- Communicating effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and customer plant leaders to secure support and resources as needed
- Partnering with the category team to sustain approved suppliers, identify new suppliers when necessary, and leverage market trends to enhance the category strategy and drive continuous improvement
- Managing conflict and ambiguous situations with sensitivity and awareness; applying a solution-oriented approach to resolve issues
Required qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 7 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical and/or electrical systems
- Ability to travel 20% globally
Preferred qualifications: - Experience working in medical device or a similar GMP environment
- Experience with connectors or custom cable assemblies manufacturing
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders and achieve impactful results
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
- Proficient in statistical methods with hands-on experience using statistical analysis tools
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills; ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships
Requisition ID: 619076 Minimum Salary: $ 99100 Maximum Salary: $ 188300 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see 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).
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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!
At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.
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.
Please be advised that certain US 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 continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. 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 the applicable law.
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