Manufacturing quality engineering

Principal Quality Engineer

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. This team is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to support the Core Technology Polymer team within Maple Grove Operations. In this role, you will develop, implement and maintain quality engineering systems, methodologies and practices that ensure compliance with Boston Scientific, customer and regulatory requirements.

As a key Quality representative, you will provide technical leadership and partner across functions to drive quality initiatives that support operational excellence, product quality and business objectives. You will play a critical role in process validation, risk management, process controls and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring products consistently meet internal and external requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Working in a collaborative environment, you will lead quality engineering projects, mentor technical team members and apply data-driven problem-solving approaches to identify, resolve and prevent quality issues while strengthening manufacturing processes and quality system effectiveness.

Lead departmental and cross-functional quality engineering initiatives that support business and operational objectives.

Provide project leadership, coaching and technical mentorship to engineering and quality team members.

Drive the implementation of best-in-class quality engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead process validation, verification and risk management activities to ensure product and process robustness.

Develop and implement effective process controls that support product development, qualification and ongoing manufacturing.

Support and strengthen quality system processes, including CAPA, investigations and process monitoring activities.

Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to identify, prioritize and resolve quality issues.

Partner with manufacturing, process engineering, supplier quality and cross-functional teams to drive sustainable improvements.

Analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

Ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements, documentation standards and regulatory expectations.

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 5 years' experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or a related technical field.

Proven experience supporting process validation, process verification and risk management activities, including Design and Process FMEAs.

Demonstrated Knowledge of statistical analysis, data interpretation and quality engineering tools.

Working knowledge of quality systems and good documentation practices.

Proven experience managing multiple projects across diverse engineering disciplines.

Medical device industry experience supporting manufacturing operations.

Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.

Experience with CAPA, post-market quality, supplier quality, risk management and manufacturing engineering processes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), product documentation, inspection and testing methodologies.

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.

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).

annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a 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, neurological and urological diseases and conditions.

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Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.