We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 May 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

         

         

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

In this exciting role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the oversight of manufacturing which occurs at the Medtronic strategic Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), with accountability to support changes to existing supplied products and processes, as well as oversight of nonconformances and complaint investigations performed by the suppliers.  While partnering with our CMs and OEMs, including sub-tier suppliers as required, this position is responsible for maintaining necessary controls and drive improvements relating to finished medical devices / component quality in conjunction and within our suppliers’ quality management systems. This role will require 25% of travel to various Contract Manufacturers and OEMs.

You will work in partnership with the internal Medtronic R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams, to ensure our supplied products conform to finished device requirements, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products while staying in compliance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.

This role is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the manufacturing process produce products to the highest possible reliability and quality. As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer level, you will work independently under limited supervision as a seasoned individual contributor addressing difficult challenges at a supplier level. Problem-solving is in-depth, requiring innovative solutions, process improvements, and project or change management skills.

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 do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

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

• Ensure that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.

• Qualify suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.

• Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur.

• Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedback in assessment of their operation.

• Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and 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 products.

• Provide 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 requirements.

• Collaborate with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.

• Define Receiving Inspection requirements a