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:Boston Scientific was recognized as a
Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day, and recognized by Forbes as one of the
Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.
As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for new product development and sustaining activities within metals category. This role works independently, while partnering 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. The daily work involves serving as a technical leader for projects and interacting cross-functionally to drive execution of material control deliverables according to business needs.
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: - Working with suppliers around the globe to understand manufacturing processes and requirements to ensure repeatable, reproducible quality and reliability
- Partnering Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Quality, R&D, Design Assurance, and Project Management to execute material control deliverables according to program needs, such as purchased material qualification, supplier-driven change assessments, supplier capacity or capability improvement projects, or regulated material compliance assessments
- Serving as the technical lead in Global Sourcing category teams to establish and execute category objectives
- Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies for use in future products or to improve quality/reliability of current products
- Conducting risk assessments on sourced materials and building installed capacity and capability at suppliers; plan and execute service risk mitigation measures to ensure continuity of components supplied
- Coordinating all phases of supplier engineering work content for projects; communicating emerging issues and recovery action plans with site leadership and stakeholders to gain resources and support
- Identifying and executing material cost reduction projects to meet plant, division, and category goals; influence cross-functional team members to support and drive value improvement projects
- Demonstrating a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures
Required qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline with at least 2 years of engineering experience
- Experience with supply chain and/or manufacturing operations
- Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Preferred qualifications: - Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical device, healthcare, aerospace or automotive)
- Knowledge of supplier qualification, validation, risk management, and change control processes
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Experience leading and managing cross-functional projects
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or value improvement initiatives
- Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to manage stakeholder relationships
Requisition ID: 636434 Minimum Salary: $ 71500 Maximum Salary: $ 135800 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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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.
