Quality Engineering Senior

Remote
Full time
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Sep 2026
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.
The Supplier Quality function partners with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and critical suppliers to ensure the quality, compliance, and performance of externally manufactured products and components. This team works cross-functionally with Research & Development (R&D), Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to support product lifecycle activities, drive supplier performance improvements, and maintain compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements.
This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. Travel up to 15% is required to support supplier audits, supplier performance reviews, business meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality partner for strategic Contract Manufacturers and Original Equipment Manufacturers, ensuring supplier processes, products, and quality systems consistently meet Medtronic requirements. This role drives supplier quality performance, supports product and process changes, leads quality improvement initiatives, and provides technical quality guidance across supplier-related activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Manage quality oversight of strategic Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and designated suppliers to ensure compliance with product, process, and quality system requirements.
Lead supplier quality activities associated with product and process changes, including risk assessment, qualification, validation, and implementation support.
Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify quality risks and trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve supplier effectiveness and product quality.
Plan, conduct, and support supplier audits to assess compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Research & Development (R&D), Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure supplied products and components meet finished device requirements.
Investigate supplier-related nonconformances, complaints, and quality issues, facilitating root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Provide Supplier Quality support for New Product Development (NPD) activities, including supplier qualification, product acceptance strategies, control plans, and supplier quality deliverables.
Define and maintain receiving inspection requirements, supplier controls, and quality documentation necessary to support product acceptance and compliance.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4 years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2 years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Experience working with supplier quality systems, supplier qualification, supplier audits, or supplier performance management.
Experience supporting quality processes within a regulated industry environment.
Experience interpreting and applying quality system requirements, technical documentation, specifications, and quality standards.
Experience supporting Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), or external manufacturing partners within the medical device industry.
Lead Auditor or certified quality-related credential such as American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
Knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and global medical device regulatory requirements.
Experience leading supplier corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional quality projects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: 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.
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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).
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).
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. It 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.
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It 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.
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