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Boston Scientific · 1 month ago

Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science committed to solving important health industry challenges. As a Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer, you will ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of medical devices, supporting New Product Development and Quality Systems initiatives within a cross-functional team.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary quality representative within cross-functional product development teams, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and quality best practices
Lead quality deliverables such as Project Design & Development Plans, Field Assessment Plans, Design Changes, and Design & Usability Validation Plans. Ensure compliance with ISO 14971 and demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety
Lead Risk Management activities and documentation throughout the design process
Function as a project leader or specialized technical team lead with cross-functional impact, including division-level representation on cross-divisional quality system initiatives
Apply systematic problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Is-Is Not, DMAIC, and Six Sigma to drive root cause identification and corrective actions
Mentor and coach engineers in quality engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies to promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Communicate quality priorities and recommendations to stakeholders across departments, using influence and negotiation to integrate quality into strategic decisions
Identify and implement improvements to quality systems and practices, championing best-in-class standards
Act as a subject matter expert during internal and external regulatory audits; support audit responses and submissions through high-quality technical writing

Qualification

Medical device engineeringRegulatory complianceRisk managementQuality engineeringSix Sigma certificationStatistical analysis softwareLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years' experience in medical device engineering
Detailed understanding of U.S. and international regulatory requirements including 21 CFR Part 820, MDD/EU MDR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
Ability to travel approximately 10–20%

Preferred

Minimum of 6 years' experience in medical device engineering
Proficiency with Minitab or equivalent statistical analysis software
Six Sigma certification
Strong expertise in design controls, quality engineering, risk management, and technical problem-solving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence teams and leadership
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities in a quality-driven environment
Strategic mindset with the ability to manage hands-on project needs and long-term initiatives

Company

Boston Scientific

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Boston Scientific is a medical technology company that designs and develops medical devices to diagnose and treat a wide range of condition.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$10.02B
2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.58B
2024-02-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.17B
2022-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $3.28B

Leadership Team

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Michael Mahoney
Chairman, President & CEO
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Daniel J. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
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