New Product Development Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Oct 2026

Careers 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 95000 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.

Medtronic a global leader in medical technology services and solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experiencedSeniorQualityEngineerto join our innovative role will be in the Surgical Operating Unit within the new product development quality team to influence design based on manufacturability inspection and assembly interact with suppliers (internal and external) to develop robust processes to manufacture the parts and assemblies qualify the manufacturing processes established to produce sustainable supply and maintain supply and manufacturing continuity until product transfer. The ideal candidate willbringa strong background inmanufacturing processes manufacturing process development process controls process validation and supplier role alsosupportsmedical deviceproduct developmentanda solid understanding ofdesign controlsand regulatory compliancerequirementsis position requiresa strong teamplayer who is a self-starter inquisitive and a fast role will be pivotal in ensuring the development of medical devicesthat drive successful design transfer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier selection and qualification while ensuring suppliers deliver quality parts materials and services.
• Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle promptly identifying and resolving supplier-related problems.

• Evaluate supplier technical and manufacturing capabilities to meet product process quality and business requirements as an input to supplier selection.

• Manage Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) for material components and production related issues ensuring trends are identified analyzed and addressed across incoming production and sterilization areas.
• Manage suppliers change requests including communication project management and regular reporting.
• Manage the Approved Supplier List from supplier evaluation supplier agreement supplier audits to supplier acceptance.
• Qualify materials through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) including process validation test method validation technical writing and project management.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and reduce escapes to manufacturing through effective issue escalation Supplier CAPA management and Quality Performance Reviews.
• Oversee Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Master Validation Planning in new product development.
• Perform Statistical analysis of manufacturing process performance outputs
• Oversee Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (internally and externally)
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure process limitations are captured within the design control including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly activities.

• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure essential components product features and respective process controls are identified.
• Ensure Design Transfer effectively translates design specifications into production specifications.
• Use project management skills to ensure that supplier processes are developing at the appropriate cadence to support engineering builds and Design Verification and Validation.

• The job requires occasional travel to visit suppliers within the United States and internationally.

Qualifications:

MinimumRequirements:

• Education:Minimumbachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field AND minimum 4 years of relevant experience. OR advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

• Technical Knowledge: Extensive understanding of manufacturing processes for plastics metals electronics and/or product level assembly. Extensive understanding of GD&T FMEA DFX principles.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Extensive experience in a regulated environment.

• Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.

• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex information to stakeholders.

• Leadership:Proven leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications:Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification AAMI design control certificationis preferred.

• Regulatory Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations ISO 13485 ISO 14971 and other relevant standards.

• Technical Skills:Proficient inquality management systems risk management regulatory complianceandstatistics. Lead auditor experience.

• Other:Basic knowledge of human anatomy/physiology and surgical procedures
• Tools: SAP Trackwise Windchill Agile

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our a minimum of 4 days a week onsiteas part of our commitment to fostering a culture of Professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

About Medtronic

Together we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic we push the limits of what technology therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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The physical demands described within the Day in the Life 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. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. Apply today!

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies from design to implementation - while adhering to policies using specialized knowledge and skills.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy:Seasoned individual contributor.
Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.

Organizational Impact:May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Contributes to the completion of work group objectives through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.

Innovation and Complexity:Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of multiple issues job areas or specialties.
Makes improvements of processes systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.
Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.

Communication and Influence:Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
Exchange information of facts statuses ideas and issues to achieve objective and influence decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management:May provide guidance coaching and training to other employees within job area.
May manage projects requiring delegation of work and review of others work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degreeand minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

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 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.

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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):$98400.00 - $147600.00

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 insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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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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 addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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