Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Aug 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeThe Principal Supplier Quality Engineer for New Product Development (NPD) within the CardioVascular Surgery Operating Unit (OU) is responsible for driving supplier quality excellence to support the successful development and launch of innovative Aortic devices. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure robust component development, qualification, and release processes that align with program timelines and regulatory requirements. This role will excel in managing supplier changes during NPD programs, effectively communicating and resolving issues, and assessing the impact of changes on existing qualifications and validations to ensure seamless program execution.The CardioVascular Surgery Operating Unit is a key growth driver within Medtronic’s Cardiovascular Portfolio, combining deep clinical expertise with cutting-edge innovation. Our portfolio spans Cardiac Surgery and Aortic care positioning us at the forefront of surgical advancement and enabling scalable impact across global healthcare systems.At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Provide Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable productsProvide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirementsManage strategic Contract Manufacturers (CMs) at Medtronic, with accountability for product and process changes, performance oversight, and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure that suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and servicesLead supplier’s qualification strategy and managing supplier quality deliverables for major/moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work productsManage projects and timelines for supplier deliverables and quality improvements, using structured project management practices to coordinate tasks, track milestones, escalate risks and communicate status clearly to stakeholdersManage supplier changes as they evolve during NPD programs, including assessing the impact of changes on existing qualifications and validationsDevelop compliant solutions to moderately complex problemsCollaborate with suppliers to resolve change-related issues effectively and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to program timelinesPlan and lead supplier audits to qualify suppliers and to assess compliance with regulatory standards and Medtronic Internal procedures including reporting and confirmation of follow-up actionsMentor, review and delegate work to lower-level specialists on supplier quality deliverablesLead and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new productsDrive cross-functional problem solving and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders (Sourcing, R&D, Operations, PMO) to resolve issues, align expectations, influence decision making and ensure timely closure of deliverables in compliant fashionQualify suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectivenessMonitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolve supplier-related problems as they occurEvaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operationDefine Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test MethodsNice to Haves - Preferred QualificationsEngineering experience with medical devices, specifically disposable devices and/or capital equipmentExperience managing and executing the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including documentation, process validation, and ensuring supplier readiness for productionLead Auditor certification from a recognized external body (e.g., ISO 13485 and/or ISO 9001 or equivalent) with experience planning and conducting supplier auditsDemonstrated capabilities of project managementUnderstanding of heart anatomy and human/blood physiologyExperience supporting cross-functional and cross-regional teams in a matrixed org. developing collaborative relationshipsExperience with manufacturing assembly processes and inspection/testing methodsMust Haves - Required QualificationsRequires a Baccalaureate degree AND 7+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 5+ years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experienceExperience with global medical device regulations and requirementsFor 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 RequirementsThe 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. ‌Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io. ‌Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$123,200.00 - $184,800.00This 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.Further details are available at the link below:Medtronic benefits and compensation plansIt is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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