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Supplier Quality Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Australian professionals can work in the U.S. without entering a lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap to worry about.
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Get Access To All JobsRecruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – External Operations Acquisition
Remote Eligible: Hybrid
Onsite Location(s): Marlborough, MA; Minneapolis, MN
About the role:
The External Operations (ExOps) organization at Boston Scientific is a global, passionate team that oversees a diverse network of suppliers which manufacture finished devices for BSC distribution. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and collaborate with cross-functional internal/external resources to continually improve our supplier’s manufacturing processes. In this role, you will support Sourced Finished Medical Device (SFMD) products within a newly acquired company within the Neuromodulation division, with a primary focus on Single-Use Devices and capital equipment.
Your responsibilities include:
Sustaining Engineering:
- Evaluates and communicates quality issues to suppliers and applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving quality issues. Reviews and approves supplier corrective action plans and verification of effectiveness documentation.
- Proactively assesses supplier capabilities through direct on-site visits and technical discussions. Coordinates the evaluation of proposed changes at suppliers.
- Plans and leads supplier audits to assess compliance with regulatory standards and Boston Scientific requirements, including audit scheduling investigation, and evaluation of audit observation and findings, reporting, follow-up, and confirmation of follow-up actions.
- Manages sustaining quality issues, process change impacts, and design change implementations for suppliers within the Acquired Entity Quality system, the hybridized BSC-Acquired Entity Quality System, and in the BSC Quality System after products are successfully integrated.
- Investigates and solves non-conformances due to incoming inspection at BSC Distribution Centers.
- Supports Design Quality Assurance with Field Action and Product Inquiry Reports by performing investigations on supplier-related or supplier-caused quality issues.
- Investigates complaints and manages NCEPs at OEM suppliers and CM suppliers where the issue is manufacturing-related.
- Supports Supplier Change Impact Assessments for process changes at suppliers.
- Supports and performs Finished Good Documentation changes in support of ongoing design changes or labeling updates.
- Leads projects and consistently hits project milestones. Creates crisp and clear project plans and develops strong contingency plans as part of project planning process.
New Product Development:
- Lead strategy and execute initial onboarding deliverables to support initial distribution of Acquired Entity’s products through BSC Distribution Centers.
- Lead the execution of SFMD quality deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional new product development teams to onboard finished medical device suppliers.
- Generate and review quality plans, agreements, product specifications, component qualifications, design verification/validations, and process validations.
Quality System Champion:
- Supports Material Controls external regulatory body audits requests as required.
- Collaborates with corporate and regional supplier quality organizations on policy, procedure, and guideline development. Includes generation, review, and implementation of these documents.
- Identifies and advises management on potential improvements to quality systems and processes in the company.
- Champions 100% compliance to company policies and SOP’s.
What we’re looking for in you:
Minimal Qualifications:
- BS degree in engineering or technical field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quality engineering.
- Experience in medical device, automotive, aeronautical, semiconductor, or other regulated industry.
- Project management: ability to influence cross functional global teams spanning Quality, Operations, R&D, and Sourcing.
- Experience in process validation, design controls, risk management, CAPA, SCAR.
- Ability to work independently; organized and self-driven.
- Articulate communicator; adept at packaging and appropriately scaling information to the intended audience.
- Ability to rapidly learn and use new software applications (e.g., PLM, ERP).
- Domestic and international travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of medical device engineering experience preferred.
- Medical Device Industry experience.
- Problem Solving and Project Management experience.
- Leadership experience on a materials or service commodity team.
- Lead auditor of quality systems experience (ISO 13485 or similar).
- ASQ certification (CQE, CBA, SSGB, SSBB) desired.
Requisition ID: 632059
Minimum Salary: $ 89200
Maximum Salary: $ 169500
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 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.
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.
Recruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – External Operations Acquisition
Remote Eligible: Hybrid
Onsite Location(s): Marlborough, MA; Minneapolis, MN
About the role:
The External Operations (ExOps) organization at Boston Scientific is a global, passionate team that oversees a diverse network of suppliers which manufacture finished devices for BSC distribution. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and collaborate with cross-functional internal/external resources to continually improve our supplier’s manufacturing processes. In this role, you will support Sourced Finished Medical Device (SFMD) products within a newly acquired company within the Neuromodulation division, with a primary focus on Single-Use Devices and capital equipment.
Your responsibilities include:
Sustaining Engineering:
- Evaluates and communicates quality issues to suppliers and applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving quality issues. Reviews and approves supplier corrective action plans and verification of effectiveness documentation.
- Proactively assesses supplier capabilities through direct on-site visits and technical discussions. Coordinates the evaluation of proposed changes at suppliers.
- Plans and leads supplier audits to assess compliance with regulatory standards and Boston Scientific requirements, including audit scheduling investigation, and evaluation of audit observation and findings, reporting, follow-up, and confirmation of follow-up actions.
- Manages sustaining quality issues, process change impacts, and design change implementations for suppliers within the Acquired Entity Quality system, the hybridized BSC-Acquired Entity Quality System, and in the BSC Quality System after products are successfully integrated.
- Investigates and solves non-conformances due to incoming inspection at BSC Distribution Centers.
- Supports Design Quality Assurance with Field Action and Product Inquiry Reports by performing investigations on supplier-related or supplier-caused quality issues.
- Investigates complaints and manages NCEPs at OEM suppliers and CM suppliers where the issue is manufacturing-related.
- Supports Supplier Change Impact Assessments for process changes at suppliers.
- Supports and performs Finished Good Documentation changes in support of ongoing design changes or labeling updates.
- Leads projects and consistently hits project milestones. Creates crisp and clear project plans and develops strong contingency plans as part of project planning process.
New Product Development:
- Lead strategy and execute initial onboarding deliverables to support initial distribution of Acquired Entity’s products through BSC Distribution Centers.
- Lead the execution of SFMD quality deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional new product development teams to onboard finished medical device suppliers.
- Generate and review quality plans, agreements, product specifications, component qualifications, design verification/validations, and process validations.
Quality System Champion:
- Supports Material Controls external regulatory body audits requests as required.
- Collaborates with corporate and regional supplier quality organizations on policy, procedure, and guideline development. Includes generation, review, and implementation of these documents.
- Identifies and advises management on potential improvements to quality systems and processes in the company.
- Champions 100% compliance to company policies and SOP’s.
What we’re looking for in you:
Minimal Qualifications:
- BS degree in engineering or technical field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quality engineering.
- Experience in medical device, automotive, aeronautical, semiconductor, or other regulated industry.
- Project management: ability to influence cross functional global teams spanning Quality, Operations, R&D, and Sourcing.
- Experience in process validation, design controls, risk management, CAPA, SCAR.
- Ability to work independently; organized and self-driven.
- Articulate communicator; adept at packaging and appropriately scaling information to the intended audience.
- Ability to rapidly learn and use new software applications (e.g., PLM, ERP).
- Domestic and international travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of medical device engineering experience preferred.
- Medical Device Industry experience.
- Problem Solving and Project Management experience.
- Leadership experience on a materials or service commodity team.
- Lead auditor of quality systems experience (ISO 13485 or similar).
- ASQ certification (CQE, CBA, SSGB, SSBB) desired.
Requisition ID: 632059
Minimum Salary: $ 89200
Maximum Salary: $ 169500
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 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's. Document your degree field and QA coursework explicitly so employers can confirm specialty occupation status when filing your LCA.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-heavy manufacturers in aerospace, medical devices, and automotive are frequent E-3 visa sponsors. E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has compliance infrastructure, which shortens the time from offer to LCA filing.
Translate supplier audit experience into U.S. quality frameworks
Roles tied to IATF 16949, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 map clearly to specialty occupation requirements. Listing these standards on your resume helps hiring managers and HR confirm your role qualifies before initiating sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to move fast after your offer
E-3 LCA certification typically takes seven business days with DOL, but delays happen when documentation is incomplete. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your start date doesn't slip while your employer waits on paperwork.
Clarify the E-3 process for hesitant hiring managers
Many U.S. quality engineering teams have sponsored H-1B visa workers but haven't processed an E-3 before. Explaining there's no lottery, no cap risk, and that USCIS is not involved for consular processing often removes the hesitation that kills otherwise strong offers.
Time your consulate appointment around supplier audit cycles
E-3 interviews in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth can have variable wait times. If your role involves quarterly supplier audits, build interview scheduling into your onboarding timeline so your status is active before your first audit trip.
E-3 Visa Supplier Quality Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Supplier Quality Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Supplier Quality Engineer roles at employers who have active E-3 and H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with Australian visa processes. Filtering by role and sponsorship status narrows your search to employers already set up to hire internationally.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a closely related field. Roles focused on supplier audits, corrective action, and quality systems documentation routinely qualify. The risk is a generalist job description that says a degree is preferred rather than required, which can complicate the LCA filing.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Supplier Quality Engineers?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no cap risk. H-1B petitions require USCIS approval and a registration lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Supplier Quality Engineers with a confirmed job offer, the E-3 is processed directly through a U.S. consulate in Australia, typically faster than H-1B approval timelines.
Can I change employers while working on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp reflecting the new employer before you start work. Unlike H-1B portability rules, E-3 status doesn't transfer automatically. If you're already in the U.S. and changing roles, time your transition so your current E-3 status doesn't lapse before the new employer's documentation is ready.