Susan Nelson
About Susan Nelson
Susan Nelson is the Team Lead for Materials Value Improvement Projects at Boston Scientific in Cork, Ireland, where she has been working since 2019. She has extensive experience in supply chain and materials engineering, having previously worked at Dell EMC and Tyndall National Institute.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Susan Nelson serves as the Team Lead for Materials Value Improvement Projects at Boston Scientific. Since 2019, she has been responsible for leading a team with the goal of generating significant cost savings in materials expenses, achieving approximately $1.8 million in annual savings for the Cork site. Her role involves collaboration with internal manufacturing partners, contractors, and designers to optimize designs for production. She also investigates and assesses current supply chains, materials, and supplier processes to enhance overall efficiency.
Previous Experience at Dell EMC
Susan Nelson worked as a Senior Supplybase Process Engineer at Dell EMC from 2005 to 2018. During her 13-year tenure, she gained extensive experience in process engineering within the supply chain. Based in County Cork, Ireland, she focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of supply base processes.
Background with Tyndall National Institute
From 1999 to 2005, Susan Nelson was an Engineer in the Industry Access Group at Tyndall National Institute. Over these six years, she contributed to engineering projects and collaborated with industry partners to facilitate access to cutting-edge technologies. Her work was based in County Cork, Ireland.
Education and Expertise
Susan Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geology and Physics from University College Cork, completed in 1997. She furthered her education at the same institution, earning an H. Dip in Material Chemistry in 1999. Her studies covered a broad range of topics, including mechanical and electronic properties of metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, and semiconductors. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in materials science and engineering.
Project Leadership in Cost-Improvement Initiatives
Susan Nelson leads initiatives focused on material cost-improvement at Boston Scientific. She develops and oversees projects across New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and Materials Value Improvement Projects (MVIP). Her efforts are crucial in analyzing cost modeling and the efficiency of products and processes at the Cork site, contributing to significant cost savings and process enhancements.