Supplier Engineer II

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

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Engineer II on a permanent basis to join our team at our Clonmel site.

Job Purpose:

As the Supplier Engineer P2 you will evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. The Supplier Engineering assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables. You will act as liaison between materials and other groups in resolving problems encountered in the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in large scale projects or leads smaller scale projects under guidance from senior engineering staff. Competent in the use of all relevant business tools including material qualification activities (AA/FA), SCIA, Technical understanding, NCEP process, and all required PDM activity.


• Participates in project teams cooperating with cross functional team members to qualify and improve supplier processes. Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project.


• Interfaces with suppliers with support from commodity team members to support investigation of supplied material issues or supply constraints.


• Execute NCEP/CAPA investigations to determine and address root cause for defective components at receiving inspection. Support NCEP/CAPA investigations where defects in supplied materials are identified elsewhere in production. Support product complaints.

Education & Experience:

• Level 8 Hons Bachelor degree in Engineering, Chemical or Material Science or Science is required.


• Minimum 2 years engineering experience.


• Excellent project management and communication skills.


• Previous experience in working with suppliers in medical device industry desired but not essential.


• Individual must be self-motivated and results orientated.

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]