Lead Post-Market Quality Engineer

Medtronic plc; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to lead Post Market Quality activities for Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Service Depot operations. You will drive investigations, quality improvements, and compliance decisions to maintain safety, reliability, and effectiveness of therapies used by patients worldwide.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to monitor product performance, evaluate post-market data, and drive CAPA-driven improvements across service depot operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Post Market Quality, Medical Device Quality, or related field; or Advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience leading investigations involving product quality issues, customer complaints, nonconformances, or returned product evaluations.
• Experience with CAPA processes and quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of quality risk assessment methodologies and regulated quality system processes.
• Experience working in a regulated industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Post Market Quality representative for Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Service Depot operations.
• Lead complex investigations involving product quality issues, customer complaints, and returned product evaluations to identify root causes and drive effective resolution.
• Evaluate post-market data, quality signals, and emerging risks to support strategic decision-making and ensure product performance expectations are met.
• Lead the development and presentation of Product Performance Reviews, using trend analysis and quality metrics to communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Own complex CAPAs and drive implementation of corrective actions that improve product quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify and lead strategic quality improvement initiatives that enhance processes, reduce risk, and improve efficiency across Service Depot and repair operations.
• Serve as a quality process owner and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compliance with quality system requirements and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Quality leadership

Investigation leadership

CAPA processes

Quality risk assessment

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Medtronic plc is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to lead Post Market Quality activities for Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Service Depot operations. You will drive investigations, quality improvements, and compliance decisions to maintain safety, reliability, and effectiveness of therapies used by patients worldwide.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to monitor product performance, evaluate post-market data, and drive CAPA-driven improvements across service depot operations,