Principal Design Assurance Engineer - Field CAPA (CRMDx)

Additional Location(s): N/ADiversity - 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 This Role:This Principal Design Assurance Engineer on the Field CAPA team will lead cross functional teams to determine actionable root cause and implement effective solutions for high visibility issues impacting Active Implantable & Accessories product performance within the Cardiac Rhythm Management and Diagnostics (CRMDx) division. This role is a tremendous opportunity for a strong technical individual, with an innate technical curiosity, who is seeking leadership, complex problem-solving, and project management experience. The role also provides great exposure to the intricacies of how CRMDx products function, are designed, and the many parts of the organization that support their commercial use. This individual will collaborate and partner with Research & Development, Regulatory, Marketing, Medical Safety, Manufacturing, Post Market, and other Quality organizations to achieve optimal results. May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies worldwide.Work mode:At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This hybrid role is based in Arden Hills, MN and requires being on-site at least three days per week. Relocation assistance:Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.Visa sponsorship:Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Leads cross-functional teams on complex product performance investigations, where suspected root cause is product design. Includes Nonconforming Events and Preventions (NCEPs), Product Inquiry Reports (PIRs), and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Expected to facilitate high performing teams working towards common goals and timelines. Leads collaborative problem solving of complex technical issues using disciplined, methodical techniques. Tools used include DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Cause & Effect Diagram, and Is-Is Not.Creates, maintains, and enhances cross-functional team partnerships. Provides guidance regarding technical strategies and approaches; works cross-functionally and across multiple sites in identifying and resolving technical issues. Represents the team at key global and divisional leadership forums.Creates and maintains detailed investigation documentation following Good Documentation Practice guidelines.Creates, reviews, and approves Quality System records for NCEPs, PIRs, and CAPAs. May represent NCEPs, PIRs, and CAPAs in internal and external audits.Presents updates in formal and informal reviews with all levels of the organization including high senior leadership at Boston Scientific.Mentors and guides other cross-functional teams and engineers by providing technical guidance and consulting on execution of NCEPs, CAPAs, and PIRs. May include consulting across other BSC divisions.Participates on behalf of the Field CAPA or Design Assurance team at large in Global Communities of Practice to foster cross-communication, best practices, and improvement to investigational processes and outcomes.Focuses on continuous improvement by championing and fostering the execution of projects within the local and divisional Design Assurance organizations. Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.What We're Looking For In You:Required QualificationsBachelors degree in an engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 6+ years of experienceKnowledgeable in Quality System Regulations, Medical Device Regulation, and ISO13485 Quality Standards.Experience in Medical Device industryPreferred QualificationsExperience with NCEPs, CAPAs, PIRs and other investigation processes.Experience with Active Implantable technologies and the CRMDx divisionDemonstrated technical problem-solving & data analysis capabilitiesExperience with statistics and statistical analysis tools (e.g. MINITAB, Weibull++) Strong ability to successfully multi-task and demonstrate adaptability Project management experience (direct or cross-functional teams)Demonstrated effective change leadership and results-oriented focusProficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Strong business acumen and communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish impact and consequencesAbility to collaborate and influence across multiple, cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience managing and leading multiple projects covering diverse engineering (i.e. Software, Hardware, Labeling) disciplines and functions.Self-starter with the ability to identify improvement opportunities.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.Requisition ID: Minimum Salary:$ Maximum Salary: $ The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see 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. 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As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life byprovidinga broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological,neurologicaland urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at  and follow us on LinkedIn.Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. 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