Supplier Quality Engineer III – Boston Scientific – Marlborough, MA
Boston Scientific is recruiting a Supplier Quality Engineer III for its External Operations ENDO team in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The role focuses on Sourced Finished Medical Devices within the Endoscopy division and offers an anticipated salary range between $82,100 and $156,000, according to the company’s job posting.
The position supports Single-Use Devices and Capital Equipment, as well as medical and non-medical accessories. The engineer will report to the corporate site in Marlborough under a hybrid work model that requires a minimum of three days onsite per week.
What are the responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer III?
The role is divided into sustaining engineering, new product development, and quality system leadership. According to the company, the engineer must evaluate quality issues and apply systematic problem-solving to resolve them with suppliers.
Responsibilities include leading supplier audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Boston Scientific requirements. The employee will review supplier corrective action plans and manage process or design change implementations within the company’s quality system.
For new product development, the engineer will generate quality plans, product specifications, and component qualifications. They are also tasked with reviewing design verification, validations, and process validations.
What qualifications does Boston Scientific require for this role?
Candidates must hold a BS degree in engineering and have at least three years of experience in quality systems, regulated processes, or supplier interaction. Boston Scientific accepts experience from the medical device, aeronautical, semiconductor, or automotive industries.
The company requires proficiency in risk management, CAPA, SCAR, design controls, and process validation. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to influence global cross-functional teams across Sourcing, R&D, Operations, and Quality.
Preferred candidates may possess five or more years of medical device engineering experience. The company also desires ASQ certifications, such as CQE, CBA, SSGB, or SSBB, and working knowledge of ISO 14971, IEC 60601, FDA QMSR, and EU MDR.
How does the compensation and hybrid work model function?
The anticipated salary ranges from $82,100 to $156,000, though Boston Scientific states it is not typical to hire individuals at the absolute bottom or top of this range. Final compensation depends on the candidate’s experience, training, and education.
Exempt roles may be eligible for long-term incentives and annual bonus targets. Non-exempt hourly roles may include shift differentials, overtime, and annual bonus targets, subject to eligibility.
The hybrid workplace policy mandates three days onsite at the Marlborough corporate site, with the option for two remote days. The company also notes that for Massachusetts positions, the use of lie detector tests for employment is unlawful.
What may happen next for qualified applicants?
Candidates who meet the minimal qualifications could move forward to the interview process and the required prohibited substance testing. A successful hire may be tasked with updating corporate and regional supplier quality policies and guidelines.
The new engineer is likely to begin by auditing the existing network of suppliers that manufacture finished devices for distribution. They may then transition into managing design change implementations for the Endoscopy division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the position located?
The role is based at the Boston Scientific corporate site in Marlborough, MA.
What is the required work schedule?
The position follows a hybrid model with a three-day onsite minimum and two optional remote days.
What are the minimum education and experience requirements?
A BS degree in engineering and at least three years of relevant experience in regulated processes, quality systems, or supplier interaction are required.
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