Senior Molding Process Engineer

Additional Location(s):N/ADiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt 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 the RoleBoston Scientific has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer with the injection molding team at our Maple Grove facility. Our team is dedicated to serving Boston Scientific as an elite technology development team that delivers high-quality, scalable, and cost-competitive injection molded component processes. We directly support Boston Scientific's mission to bring new, life-changing medical solutions to patients around the world.?This role will work on a wide variety of technically challenging injection molding components, leading in partnership with our R&D and Manufacturing functional groups. You'll develop and implement new technology that will enable unique design solutions as well as improve manufacturing robustness, efficiency, and quality.?We are looking for a motivated, self-driven, and technically apt individual who can drive execution in a diverse and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Develop robust injection molding processes using industry-standard methods. Identify and deliver required documentation to meet quality systems requirements for commercialization. Execute tool design, project deliverables, and overall delivery by leading component development, including prototyping, spec development, ROI analysis, design verification, process validation, and ultimately commercial transfer. Assess process capabilities, prioritize process improvement opportunities, innovate, and implement process improvements on platform or derivative projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of design, manufacturing, and quality requirements. Ensures visibility and closure of process issues (e.g., yields, cost, capability, etc.) per project milestones and in collaboration with Production Area Strategies. Plan, organize, and conduct all aspects of technical reviews. May serve as a Technical Review Board member or other consulting role.  May serve as a core team member or lead teams of engineers and support personnel. May have direct reports. May train and/or provide work direction to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel. Champion functional best practices and new technology initiatives. Exercise authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies to obtain solutions. Accountable for development builds associated with the project, such as special work requests. Accountable for developing qualified tooling and production line equipment. Establish and cultivate a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of initiatives. Interact with other internal and external personnel in significant matters requiring coordination between organizations. Represent organization as a prime contact on projects.  Contribute ideas to or generate Intellectual Property submissions. Establishes and promotes an inclusive work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System. Onsite work mode primarily with hybrid flexibility. May travel up to 10%.  What We're Looking For:Required Qualifications:BS degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience Strong mechanical acumen and/or materials background (e.g., mechanical engineering, polymers, injection molding). Demonstrated ability to deliver project responsibilities, both self-driven and collaboratively. Willingness to work cross-functionally and with other BSC sites. Ability to work well within a strong team environment. Preferred Qualifications:Functional understanding of DFM, medical device design control, regulated quality systems, and the product development process is highly desired. Previous injection molding experience, materials background, and/or related technologies.  Prior experience with Engel (ideal), Sodick, Niessi, Arburg, and/or Boy molders. Prior experience or knowledge of injection mold tooling fabrication. Prior experience with robot programming and/or end-of-arm tooling development. Prior experience with vision and/or inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence). Scientific Molding and/or Master Molder certification. Strong statistical analysis. Requisition ID:583598Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.