Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Medtronic seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to serve as a technical expert in additive manufacturing supplier quality. The role involves qualifying suppliers, conducting audits, validating processes, and driving continuous improvement to ensure materials and components meet regulatory and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify additive manufacturing suppliers through technical evaluations and quality system reviews
• Lead supplier audits and oversight to verify compliance with GMP and industry standards
• Evaluate process capability, validation strategies, and manufacturing controls for consistency
• Support PPAP activities and supplier qualification for new and existing suppliers
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions with effectiveness monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 2+ years, or PhD
• 2+ years supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering in regulated environments
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies, processes, or supplier networks preferred
• Proficiency in supplier assessments, audits, and quality system evaluations
• Knowledge of PPAP, process validation, CAPA, and manufacturing process controls preferred
• ASQ CQE, CSQP, or equivalent quality certification preferred