Boston Scientific · 16 hours ago
Senior Supplier Engineer - Acquisitions (Extrusions & Catheter Systems)
Maple Grove, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expBoston Scientific is a leader in medical science committed to solving significant health industry challenges. The Senior Supplier Engineer will serve as the technical lead for extrusion-based components and complex catheter systems, focusing on evaluating, integrating, and stabilizing acquired technologies and supplier networks.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the supplier engineering lead for all extrusion and catheter-related scope in acquisitions, from technical due diligence through post-close integration
Lead supplier and process due diligence, including on-site assessments of extrusion processes, materials, tooling, secondary operations, and finished catheter assembly
Identify design, process, capacity, quality, and regulatory risks within acquired supplier ecosystems and define mitigation and integration plans
Partner with R&D and Design Assurance to assess design robustness and manufacturability of acquired catheter systems and recommend design or process changes as required
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Quality to execute acquisition-specific deliverables, including:
Supplier and material qualification strategies
Supplier remediation and change assessments
Capacity and capability stabilization plans
Regulatory and materials compliance evaluations
Act as the technical escalation point for supplier-related issues during acquisition integration, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term prevention
Partner with Global Sourcing to inform supplier strategy decisions, including continuation, transition, dual sourcing, or exit of inherited suppliers
Communicate technical risks, gaps, and recovery plans clearly to site leadership and acquisition stakeholdersSupport value capture by identifying cost, quality, and scalability improvements as acquired technologies are integrated into Boston Scientific’s operating model
Maintain uncompromising focus on patient safety, product quality, and compliance throughout acquisition activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting complex extrusion-based or catheter systems in a regulated manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience working directly with external suppliers in a technical leadership role
Ability to travel 10–15% globally in support of acquisition-related supplier assessments
Preferred
Deep expertise in medical-grade polymer extrusion, including multilumen tubing and reinforced catheter shafts
Hands-on experience with complex catheter construction, bonding processes, and secondary operations
Experience performing supplier technical due diligence and supporting M&A integration activities
Strong understanding of polymer materials, performance characteristics, and reliability drivers
Experience operating in medical device or other GMP-regulated industries
Working knowledge of risk assessment, process capability analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
Proven ability to operate independently, make sound technical judgments in incomplete data environments, and influence without formal authority
Clear, direct communicator comfortable engaging with senior technical and business leadership
Company
Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a medical technology company that designs and develops medical devices to diagnose and treat a wide range of condition.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.01B2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.57B
2024-02-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.17B
2022-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $3.28B
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Michael Mahoney
Chairman, President & CEO
Daniel J. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
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