Associate Manager Supplier Engineer

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Purpose Statement: 

Responsible for planning and execution of day-to-day activities within the supplier engineering department. Directs work of individual contributors to perform to defined plans or work instructions. Develops plans of moderate scope and complexity. Develops and accomplishes weekly and monthly goals and objectives.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supervises the execution of plans to support supply chain objectives; supplier performance, supplied material risk mitigation and execution of materials VIP.


• Setting priorities, scheduling and assigning tasks. Manages changing priorities by flexing assignments as needed to keep the line running.


• Develop each group member so they are proficient at executing to plan. Assist each group member in career development.


• Provide technical leadership for the supplier engineering team. Act as a functional SME in own area of expertise; leverage technical support from others in areas of low familiarity.


• Understand FDA, ISO and corporate requirements pertaining to qualification of supplied material.


• Support qualification of second sources for existing supplied material.


• Develops plan to execute materials VIPs; monitors progress and escalates where necessary.


• Support resolution of line down issues at vendors to maintain business continuity


• Providing resources to and interfacing with product development teams.


• Execute projects within expense and capital budget.

Quality Systems Requirements

In all actions, 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.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:

• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.

• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System

Job Scope

Functional Knowledge

• Requires in-depth understanding and application of concepts, procedures and practices within own job function; has broad experience in applying this knowledge in a variety of situations

Business Expertise

• Applies business practices and methods in own job function; ensures own team integration with related areas to deliver programs, services and results

Leadership

• Manages support and/or early career professionals within own job function, coordinates resources and sets short-term priorities to meet operational objectives


• Adopts and implements functional, technical, service and/or process improvements that impact the flow of the own team(s)

Problem Solving

• Identifies, anticipates, troubleshoots, and resolves day-to-day functional, technical, operational and service problems; may establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives


• Works under general direction and is guided by company policies, guidelines and procedures

Impact

• Makes decisions that improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and related teams


• Guides by using policies and procedures and cascaded goals and objectives


• Provides input on resource planning, guidelines, processes and procedures

Interactions (and Communications)

• Explains information to team members, internal clients and/or peers, conveys performance expectations and handles complex sensitive issues


• Works to establish collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts to achieve team objectives


• Handles challenging issues with employees and/or customers (internal or external) using sensitivity; effectively diffuses contentious or uncomfortable situations

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Honours bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in engineering or equivalent fields of study.


• 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably within the medical device industry.


• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence and drive cross-functional performance 


• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels (written and verbally) 


• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.


• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, analytical and process-driven

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 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!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected].