Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Aug 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.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. Were purposeful. Were committed. And were driven by our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

In this exciting role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer you will have responsibility for management of supplier transfers within the Global Supplier Quality Supplier Change Implementation Team. You will have responsibility for and authority to provide Quality Assurance Engineering representation to select business teams facilitating front-end design design transfer to manufacturing and process improvements to obtain optimum product reliability safety and effectiveness. Coordinate feedback of quality indicators and statistics to business team for use in business decisions. Perform direct or consult in supplier validations. QA approvals for Engineering Change Notices test methods and test equipment to assure the design and production of medical devices are in compliance with applicable standards.

Our Global Quality Strategy is rooted in the Medtronic Mission and our Quality Policy. Being a trusted partner means always putting patient safety first upholding product quality and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our business relationships and programs.

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

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Define component qualification strategy (PPAP) partner with suppliers to develop qualification plan report performance and demonstrate release readiness. Author or review key component engineering lifecycle deliverables throughout product development as defined by procedures. Define control plans to ensure appropriate acceptance activities.

• Execute Product Qualification activities ensuring suppliers are capable of delivering quality products and materials.

• Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the Product lifecycle.

• Execute Product Acceptance Strategy and associated test method validation at suppliers.

• Evaluates suppliers internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.

• Develops and delivers the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy Approved Supplier List coordination and Supplier Owned Quality deployment for transferred products.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements:

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Science or technical field with 4 years of work experience in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering Science or technical field with 2 years of work experience in a regulated industry OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of Supplier Controls including creation and maintenance of supplier files in the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

• Experience with Windchill and Agile PLM systems.

• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards for implantable and non-implantable medical devices.

• ASQ certification preferred such as CQE CQA and/or CSQP.

• First Time Quality Coach (FTQ) Six Sigma DFSS or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certified

• Knowledge of PPAP part/product validation and qualification processes.

• Strong technical knowledge of metrology measurement techniques GD&T measurement uncertainty Gauge R&R and statistical analysis using tools such as Minitab.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with suppliers and lead successful change initiatives.

• Strong project leadership skills including balancing risk and benefit influencing cross-functional teams and driving accountability for outcomes.

• Excellent communication organizational presentation judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate strategically and tactically (especially root cause analysis).

• In this role periodic travel is expected to suppliers or Medtronic facilities. Travel is less than 25%.

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.

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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):$99200.00 - $148800.00

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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