Quality Engineer I

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Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

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.

About the role:

The Quality Engineer I will collaborate with Quality Management to recommend, design, and implement functional process improvements across the Braiding & Molding Technology manufacturing floor. Will work to develop, establish, and maintain Quality methodologies, systems, and practices which meet Boston Scientific, customer, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer I will perform Quality investigations and serve as a Quality representative for Data Analytics and Quality Metric reporting. Will provide partnership with cross-functional teams to deliver project support needed to integrate new product development.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Identify Manufacturing signals (OOS and scrap) by dispositioning non-conforming material, assisting in identification of primary root causes, and understanding corrective and preventative actions
• Lead investigations to determine products affected by Non-Conformance issues, Hold Notices (Quality Notifications), Product Inquiry Reports, and Field Action data
• Quality support on value stream and quality process improvement projects
• Identify, support, and lead quality projects to support production unit area strategy
• Ensure Regulatory compliance in day-to-day responsibility by utilizing quality tools and processes (PFMEA, risk reduction, process change analysis)
• Support Preventive Quality initiatives in value stream; drive & participate in Workstation Vulnerability Assessments program to support the Production Area Strategy
• Provide training and guidance to the Quality Technicians on internal policies and procedures
• Ensure that corrective and preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards
• Gain understanding of Process Qualifications, Test Method Validations, Gage R&R’s, Process Capability studies, Design of Experiment (DOE), production control plans
• Support the evaluation of the adequacy and compliance of systems, operations, and practices against regulation and company documentation
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• May be responsible for audit preparation and audit activities

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, technology, science, or related field
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple, cross-functional teams
• Strong ability to successfully multi-task with adaptability
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technology field
• Knowledgeable in Quality System Regulations, Medical Device Regulation, and ISO13485 Quality Standards
• Experience in Medical Device industry
• Experience on an automated/high volume line
• Comfort speaking to groups of individuals including divisional senior leaders; presentation skills that comfortably and concisely translate performance and issues to peer and senior management audiences
• Demonstrated effective change leadership and results-oriented focus
• Demonstrated problem-solving & data analysis capabilities

Requisition ID: 582482

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law. 

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.

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