Senior Supplier Engineer - Polymers & Resins

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

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About the role:.

As part of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Engineer serves as a technical lead for the Resins & Polymers category team, while interfacing with supply chain, design and process development teams to ensure design the design for manufacturability and functional needs are met. This role works independently to manage projects for onboarding extruded components and partners with cross-functional teams to execute deliverables according to business needs.  

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day, and recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.  Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing functional guidance for component design and material selection of extruded components, partnering with cross-functional teams to provide recommended design considerations for new product development
• Supporting the development phase, qualification and production release activities
• Partnering with the category team to review and sustain approved suppliers; source new suppliers as necessary
• Incorporating leading market trends to support the category strategy and drive improvements
• Integrating new products and processes into the existing manufacturing area, while ensuring minimal disruption and timely supply chain of compliant and quality components to the customer
• Planning and coordinating all project phases and tasks; lead engineers and cross-functional teams to qualify and improve supplier processes 
• Communicating project plans and progress with project teams and stakeholders to gain support and resources from plant management 
• ensure project schedule adherence and robust understanding of product design, assembly requirements, and supplier capabilities

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 5 years of polymer processing experience
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques used to investigate component defects 

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and/or process optimization

• Ability to travel up to 20% globally

Preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science or chemical, mechanical or polymer engineering, with resins and/or adhesives experience
• Experience working in medical device or a similarly regulated industry 
• Experience with supplier relationship management and ability to navigate ambiguous situations using effective change management and conflict resolution skills 
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams; ability to influence and drive performance
• Working knowledge of statistical methodologies 
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels; strong technical writing and reporting skills 
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships 
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking analytical skills; results-driven

Requisition ID: 636136 

Minimum Salary: $ 85000 

Maximum Salary: $ 161500 

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).

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Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test 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.