Quality Technician III – Shift A (Heredia)

About the role

Boston Scientific is seeking a Quality Technician III to support its Quality Department on Shift A in Heredia. The role focuses on complaints handling, incoming inspection, quality release, and overall quality assurance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and maintain inspection plans and material acceptance methods within quality systems.
• Manage Approved Materials List (AML) and Approved Vendor List (AVL) data integrity.
• Support supplier audits, collect evidence, track actions, and coordinate related activities.
• Maintain and update the Critical Supplier List in line with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) activities across manufacturing sites and distribution centers.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings, providing technical support and follow‑up.
• Plan and execute project and product testing, perform statistical analyses, and communicate results.
• Develop and qualify data sheets, equipment/fixtures, visual standards, and test methods.
• Conduct product testing, collect data, verify results, and report against acceptance criteria.
• Initiate, investigate, and close Non‑Conforming Engineering Processes (NCEPs) and support CAPA activities.
• Assist with product failure analysis and support engineers in root‑cause investigations.
• Define training requirements for test methods and work instructions.
• Lead departmental initiatives for quality best practices and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Experience in quality inspection, supplier quality management, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple sites and functions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for failure analysis and CAPA.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis
• Quality inspection
• Supplier quality management
• Root cause analysis
• CAPA implementation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a global medical‑device leader.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Access to training and development programs.