Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Engineer - P1

Work mode: Hybrid
Onsite Location(s): Cork, IE

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

At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats 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, well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow Purpose Statement

Identify and pursue value improvement and waste elimination to support manufacturing and overhead areas through the initiation and completion of Lean projects in line with business goals and objectives. Support Lean Systems, Tools, and Methodologies to drive Continuous Improvement across both Production and Functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with leadership to lead highly visible process improvement projects.
• Enhance and improve the Continuous Improvement culture onsite.
• Lead and facilitate Workshops and Kaizen events.
• Apply Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies/DMAIC process to improve or solve manufacturing problems and reduce waste.
• Develop creative and innovative solutions to diverse business problems.
• Identify, plan, and organise projects.
• Coaching and mentoring of employees at all levels in the use of Continuous Improvement tools and systems.
• Work closely with Process Development to help launch new products and processes. Provide regular sitewide communication of Operational Excellence (OpEx) metrics.
• Influence senior management, production, and functional teams by providing data analysis support.
• Work with the Operational Excellence and Production teams on space requests & management of the site space strategy.
• Collaborate with operations and support functions to identify and implement Continuous Improvement ideas.
• Facilitate and support Continuous Improvement training courses.
• Act as a change agent in driving innovation and re-engineering new and existing processes.
• Maintaining a verified up-to-date database of standard times.

Education & Experience

• Honour Bachelor degree level 8 qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent education.
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement and expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools within an operational environment.
• Experience in Change Management and/or Project Management is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes cGMP, industry regulations, process development, and new product introduction.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and systematic problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex data (e.g. Minitab, Excel) to all levels of leadership is preferable.
• Autocad/Layout drawing experience.

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 isnt just business, its personal. And if youre 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

To search and apply for open positions, visit: Boston Scientific Careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email

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