Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

A Day in the Life

The Supplier Quality function partners with external suppliers to ensure purchased materials, components, and services meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This team drives supplier qualification, process validation, risk management, and continuous improvement activities to support product quality and business objectives across advanced manufacturing technologies. This position is based onsite in Memphis, Tennessee. The role requires collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams and includes up to 25% travel to supplier and business locations.

The Supplier Quality function partners with external suppliers to ensure purchased materials, components, and services meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This role provides specialized Supplier Quality Engineering expertise in additive manufacturing (AM), supporting supplier qualification, process validation, risk assessment, and continuous improvement activities for advanced manufacturing technologies.

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert for additive manufacturing supplier quality. You will support supplier selection, qualification, validation, and performance management activities while helping ensure additive manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and controls meet quality and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify risks, drive process improvements, and support the delivery of high-quality products and components.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify additive manufacturing suppliers through technical evaluations, process reviews, and quality system assessments.
• Lead supplier audits and oversight activities to verify compliance with quality requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable industry standards.
• Evaluate additive manufacturing process capability, validation strategies, and manufacturing controls to ensure consistent product quality.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier qualification, and validation activities for new and existing suppliers.
• Investigate supplier quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and monitor effectiveness of improvements.
• Partner with New Product Development, Component Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to support supplier engagement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and implement risk-based supplier quality strategies for additive manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies.
• Define receiving inspection requirements, test methods, and quality controls to support product acceptance and supplier performance objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related quality-focused role supporting regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting additive manufacturing technologies, processes, materials, equipment, or supplier networks.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, supplier qualification activities, audits, or quality system evaluations.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), process validation, manufacturing process controls, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, supplier quality requirements, and risk management principles within regulated industries.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or similar quality certification.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$99,200.00 - $148,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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