Due to continued growth, we now have an opportunity for an additional Snr Operational Excellence Engineer to join our Lean Manufacturing Team in Clonmel.

Purpose

• Responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, reduce the work-in-process, improve fill-rates, and improve process flow and efficiency. These actions will occur across multiple facets of Boston Scientific's organization including: manufacturing, design, supplier development, documentation, and Boston Scientific suppliers. Projects will incorporate lean manufacturing, theory of constraints, quick response manufacturing, Just-In-Time, Methods-Time Measurement, or a variety of other systems improvement philosophies. The employee will be required to create strong relationships with team members internal and external to Boston Scientific to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, creates and implements manufacturing and/or business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, eliminate non-valued added, reduce work in process and improve fill rates
• Completes capacity analyzes internally and/or at suppliers for headcount, equipment and space requirements using simulation software or other effective tools.
• Designs, implements and maintains effective metrics with internal customers or suppliers to ensure unbridled supply is achieved.
• Participates as a core member in cross-functional teams to quickly troubleshoot and eliminate product supply issues internally or at suppliers.
• Makes recommendations to design teams, which drive higher output, lower cost, more manufacturable products. May use financial analyses tool and recommend alternative courses of action
• Convinces internal customer or suppliers to make transforming changes to their manufacturing and/or business processes so that unbridled supply can be achieved.
• Develops and coordinates ergonomic projects

What we can offer you:

• A Career with Meaningful Purpose – opportunity to transform the lives of patients worldwide
• Our Culture - our work is guided by core values that define our culture and empower our employees.
• Career Development – our highly engaged leaders will empower you to grow and will invest in your potential. You can also broaden your skills through personal development courses.
• Opportunity to Innovate – we encourage you to fulfil your true creative potential by speaking up with your ideas and solutions to problems that matter.
• Competitive Benefits – we offer market leading benefits including performance-related bonus, pension contribution and healthcare.
• Work-Life Balance – we have created a culture that acknowledges, respects and supports your life and work choices.
• Corporate Social Responsibility – we are dedicated to progressing business practices in areas important to our communities. Our onsite charity events have raised over €1.5 million for worthy causes in the past ten years.

With determination, imagination and a deep passion for human life, we’re exceeding the boundaries of what was previously thought possible. When you join us, you will see that reflected in everything you do, so if you’re ready to make a difference to people from all walks of life, there’s no better place to make it happen.

13,000 life-saving products • 30 million patients treated each year • 32,000 employees worldwide

About us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Level 8 Degree in relevant field
• 5 yrs relevant experience, ideally in a GMP manufacturing environment
• 6 Sigma green or black belt