Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer I

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.

We are searching for a Manufacturing Engineer I to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The Manufacturing Engineer I will both support and lead initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment and assist in driving production goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity). This individual will be required to routinely partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit. This role would be in the MPC business unit supporting top assembly and packaging of balloon catheters, guide catheters, and stent and LAAC delivery systems.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. We are also unable to support relocation. This is an onsite position from our Maple Grove, MN location.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools to correct equipment problems or identify issues within process that contribute to non-conforming parts, low yields, or product quality issues
• Perform troubleshooting on new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes
• Successfully contribute to business goals and product support, by utilizing tools such as process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation
• Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results
• Identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements to support production goals.
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomedical)
• 6 months of engineering experience
• Proven understanding of engineering and problem-solving principles, as well as data analysis and production flow tools (i.e. LEAN manufacturing)
• Ability to develop creative solutions and collaboratively draw ideas from cross-functional teams
• Initiative to identify, prioritize, communicate and finalize improvement opportunities

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship or other applicable experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop and present ideas via visual communication methods
• Experience with troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of equipment
• Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Engages in day-to-day operations and is driven by a natural curiosity to solve problems
• Develops creative solutions individually and collaboratively draws ideas from cross functional teams. Advocates for their ideas with passion while listening to and considering the ideas of the team
• Is a positive agent for change, not bound by the way things are or have always been done

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) 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).