Senior Design Quality Engineer

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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 the role:
We have an exciting opportunity open for a Senior Design Quality Engineer who will support our Core Stone franchise.
This position supports a major product category with high visibility which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential and product development experience.
This role will apply the directives of design controls supporting product development, design changes, regulatory and standards compliance, corrective and preventive actions, identifying improvements for manufacturability and cost-reduction efforts.
They are responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs.

This is a hybrid position based out of Marlborough, MA with the expectation to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include: Support the execution and documentation of Design Validation & Verification and Usability activities Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
Work within a cross-functional team to identify and implement effective controls and support product development from concept through commercialization. Update and maintain product risk management tools (i.e.
Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree, FMEAs). Working knowledge of Design Controls.
Provide quality and compliance input to project teams for project decisions and deliverables (i.e., Design Change Analysis, Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Test Methods, Design Reviews, Design V&V, Usability Testing, SW Validation, Process Validation and Labeling). Lead and support cross-functional root-cause analysis investigation and resolution activities. Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc. Reviews and approves operational, test and validation data to establish technical specifications and performance standards for newly designed or modified products and processes. Support regulatory submissions to notified bodies. Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedure.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field 5+ years of experience in design assurance, quality, new product development, or related medical device / regulated industry experience Detailed understanding of US and International regulations including 21 CFR, 820, 210, 211, and 11 is required, as well as the Medical Device Directive, EN ISO 13485, and EN ISO 14971.
High energy problem solver capable of driving items to closure.
Adaptable and effective collaborator in a team environment and in self-directed work Strong communication skills (verbal & written) Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies Experience in Electrical Medical Equipment (IEC 60601) Requisition ID: 591308

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 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's status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.