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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 the role:

Industrial Engineers at Boston Scientific support the advancement of lean and continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative solutions that eliminate waste and optimize value for our customers. The department works cross-functionally across the plant to eliminate waste and improve product, material and information flow through production, new product development and business processes.

Work model & sponsorship:

This position follows an onsite work model and requires employees to work from our Maple Grove, Minnesota, location. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Apply Lean tools and methodologies, including value stream mapping, line balancing, mistake-proofing, pull systems, standard work, changeover reduction, statistical analysis, line design, and strategic planning.
• Manage cross-functional projects focused on problem-solving, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement initiatives to enhance quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance.
• Lead facility layout and workstation design projects to improve workflow, reduce labor effort, and optimize the use of space, equipment, and resources.
• Analyze products, manufacturing processes, and business operations to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across the value stream.
• Develop and maintain labor standards to support accurate product costing and resource planning.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve labor productivity and drive year-over-year performance gains.
• Promote and coach Lean principles, continuous improvement practices, and an Operational Excellence culture throughout the site.
• Design and deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement training to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Stay current on industry best practices through benchmarking, professional development, and ongoing learning, and apply new knowledge to improve business performance.
• Mentor team members and may supervise co-ops and interns.

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or engineering degree required
• Minimum of 5 years' of professional experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or related role
• Advanced knowledge of Lean practices, Systems and Tools
• Proficient user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in medical device manufacturing, or similar
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau
• Simulation software experience (Arena, Simulate, FlexSim, Anylogic etc.)
• Six Sigma and/or Project Management certification(s

Requisition ID: 631915 

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.

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.