Recruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale Sr. Supplier QA Engineer About the role: The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key part in leading performance improvement of suppliers and increasing the supplier's capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific's requirements. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support global sourcing, supplier manufacturing operations, and global quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects. The External Operations Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career! Your responsibilities will include: Assess suppliers for technical, quality, and manufacturing capabilities. Evaluate supplier changes for product and compliance impact. Responsible for supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring based on supplier risk. Assess and drive reactive as well as proactive supplier projects/investigations in collaboration with Supplier Engineering, Commercial Sourcing, and Design Assurance. Generate and review quality plans, agreements, product specifications, component qualifications, design verification/validations, and process validations. Plan and lead ISO 13458-focused audits of suppliers to assess compliance with regulatory and Boston Scientific requirements. Determine assessment outcomes and drive corrective actions/proactive preventative actions to closure. Evaluate and communicate quality issues to suppliers, applying sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, and resolve quality issues. Review and approve supplier corrective action plans and effectiveness documentation. Develop solutions to complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where data analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercise authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Possess broad knowledge of various alternatives and their impact on the business unit. Plan and organize non-routine tasks with approval. Initiate or maintain work schedule and priorities. Plan and organize project assignments and maintain project schedules. Work under general direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Interpret, execute and recommend modifications to company policies. Assist in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Establish and cultivate a wide range of business relationships to facilitate the completion of assignments. Interact with suppliers. Participate in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represent a specialized field in larger project teams. Influence middle management on business solutions. In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. Assure that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to ensure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Establish and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System. Champion 100% compliance with company policies and SOPs. Identify and advise management on potential improvements to quality systems and processes in the company. Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical fieldsuch as Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemicalor Mechanical Engineering and 5 yearsrelated experience Experience with problem solving quality tools and CAPA Experience in working with mechanical or electrical suppliers Domestic and international travel up to 10% Experience with technical documentation Experience in process validation, design controls, risk management, and CAPA Preferred qualifications: Ability to communicate & influence cross functionally, with suppliers, team members and leadership Articulate communicator: adept at messaging and appropriately scaling information to the intended audience Ability to work independently; organized and self-driven Ability to rapidly learn and use new software applications (e.g., PLM, ERP) Leadership experience on a materials or service commodity team Lead auditor of quality systems experience (ISO 13485 or similar) Experience with auditing supplier quality systems ASQ certification (CQE, CBA, SSGB, SSBB) strongly desired 7 years of related experience Requisition ID:606125 Minimum Salary:$82600 Maximum Salary: $156900 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--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. 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). For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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... For full info follow application link. 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