We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 May 2025

 

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 ensuring the quality and compliance of materials we procure at our Medtronic Tempe Campus (MTC). This specific role will support the procurement of electronic components, indirect materials, and services needed for the design and manufacture of our Cardiac Rhythm Management and Neuro Implantable Medical Devices.

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

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

• Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers, ensuring new products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering to develop and implement the Product Acceptance Strategy, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.

• Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for internal Medtronic Test Methods.

• Responsible for Supplier/Part Setup and Management in multiple applications.

• Coordinate the addition of New Suppliers to the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

• Performs timely investigations into supplier quality issues. Lead activities related to Material Review Board (MRB), Nonconformances, CAPAs, and Inspections.

• Support the execution of Supplier Audits.

• Support supplier change notices and assess their impact to MTC manufacturing operations,  material inventory, acceptance procedures and part number configurations.

• Drive continuous improvement through the use of Six Sigma, Lean, or DMAIC Problem Solving Methodologies

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. 

• 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

Nice to Have

• Experience and working knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards for Medical Devices.

• Supplier Controls process knowledge and experience.

• Experience in semiconductor and advanced electronic manufacturing, assembly and test.

• Professional certifications such as CQE, Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black belt, or PMP.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and project management skills.

• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Computer skills in MS Office and ERP systems.

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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