Supplier QA Engineer III - Electrical (ASIC)

Recruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale

Supplier QA Engineer III - Electrical (ASIC)

About this role

The Arden Hills Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high-energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!

The Supplier Quality Engineer III will play a key part in leading performance improvement of ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) suppliers and increasing the supplier's capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific's requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to address and resolve all component-related challenges throughout the supply chain including semiconductor manufacturing, testing, packaging (Ball Grid Array), and assembly into finished goods. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support Global Sourcing, supplier manufacturing operations, and global quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assess suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities
• Responsible for supplier qualification, onboarding and performance monitoring based on supplier risk.
• Assess & drive reactive as well as proactive supplier project(s)/investigations partnering with Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing/Test operations, Commercial Sourcing, Design Assurance, R&D
• Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develop corrective action plan where necessary
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a broad knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business unit
• Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule and priorities. Plans and organizes project assignments and maintains project schedules
• Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to company policies. Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. Interacts with suppliers. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represents a specialized field in larger project teams. Influences middle management on business solutions
• Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources
• 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. Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality Systems

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 4yearsof experience (or Master's degree and 3 years) working with semiconductor fabrication, testing and/or packaging processes.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Experience with problem solving quality tools, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA), Technical Documentation
• Domestic and international travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working with mechanical or electrical suppliers
• Experience with or lead auditor certification to ISO13485, 9001, TS16949 standards
• Ability to communicate cross functionally with suppliers, team members and leadership
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Proficient in statistical methods with hands-on experience using statistical analysis tools such as JMP, and Minitab.

Requisition ID:611185

Minimum Salary:$76000

Maximum Salary: $144400

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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

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.