Senior Design Assurance Engineer

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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 This Role:

This Senior Design Assurance Engineer on the Design Quality Assurance (DQA) team directly supports medical device product development from concept through commercialization and sustainment within the Cardiac Rhythm Management and Diagnostics (CRMDx) division.This engineer will support the DQA team in various quality related activities within high-performing teams on high visibility issues impacting Active Implantable & Accessories product performance. This individual will collaborate and partner with Research & Development, Regulatory, Marketing, Medical Safety, Manufacturing, Post Market, and other Quality organizations to achieve optimal results.

Work Mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at three days per week.

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

VISA:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Understanding and application of design engineering concepts and tools including Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification & Validation, Benchmarking, Test Method Validation, and Design Transfer.
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues including CAPA work.
• Review and approve quality records, including product specifications, design verification test protocols, and design verification test reports.
• May lead or contribute to 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.
• 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.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Medical Device industry; Knowledgeable in Quality System Regulations, Medical Device Regulation, ISO 14971 and ISO 13485 Quality Standards with a focus on design controls and design optimization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple, cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving & data analysis capabilities

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in design engineering or process development, including test method validation, process validation, and continuation engineering.
• Experience writing specifications, test protocols, and technical reports.
• Demonstrated use of Quality tools and methodologies including DFMEA, DOE, Brainstorming,
• Root Cause Analysis, and 5 Why's.
• Experience in post-market quality, including returned product analysis and corrective and preventative action (CAPA).
• Experience with Class III Medical Devices, including Electrical Medical Equipment (EME) or Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD).
• Adaptable and effective collaborator in a team environment or in self-directed work.
• Strong ability to successfully multi-task and demonstrate adaptability
• Strong communications skills. Effectively present complicated technical information to small and large audiences, from peers to senior leadership, with varying levels of technical expertise.

Requisition ID:622797

Minimum Salary:$85000

Maximum Salary: $161500

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).

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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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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