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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.
About this role:
As part of the Post-Market Quality Assurance Returns Team at Arden Hills, this position will primarily support returned product processing activities from an engineering perspective for the Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology divisions. This position will serve as a subject matter expert for the team with a focus on maintaining and developing engineering tools and promoting process improvements.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, maintain, and validate tools to support existing and new processes
• Drive continuous improvement projects utilizing project management methodologies and the DMAIC approach to ensure timelines and objectives are met
• Lead and facilitate Lean Tool implementation initiatives such as 5S and Kaizen events to streamline operations and eliminate waste
• Develop work standards that reduce variation and increase productivity; conduct time studies for these processes to develop labor models for effective resource planning
• Serve as a subject matter expert for returns processing activities to actively promote and participate in a cross-functional environment
• Support the Returns Team as well as adjacent complaint investigation sites as needed
• Understand and adhere to general safety practices, departmental process requirements, and the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience leading projects in process improvement
• Knowledge of Quality Systems and/or experience with returns processing of medical devices
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification
• Experience using SQL and VBA programming languages
• Experience using Tableau and/or Power BI data visualization software
• Proven ability to communicate effectively
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Process-oriented

Requisition ID: 582677
Among 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.