Principal Quality Engineer, Neuromodulation/Pelvic Health Minneapolis, MN (On-Site)

MED Medtronic Inc; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to lead Post Market Quality activities for Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Service Depot operations. The role drives investigations, CAPAs, risk assessment, and quality system processes to maintain safety and effectiveness of therapies used globally.

The role partners with Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health operating units, monitoring product performance, analyzing post-market data, and implementing improvements across service depot

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Post Market Quality, Medical Device Quality, or a related quality-focused discipline; or Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading investigations involving product quality issues, customer complaints, nonconformances, or returned product evaluations.
• Experience with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of quality risk assessment methodologies and regulated quality system processes.
• Experience working in a regulated industry environment.
• Experience supporting Post Market Quality activities within the medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Post Market Quality representative supporting Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health products within Service Depot operations, providing quality leadership and compliance oversight.
• 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 Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Post Market Quality

CAPA processes

Quality risk assessment

Regulated industry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Nov 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 95,000 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 Day in the Life At Medtronic Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve care for people living with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Our technologies help restore function, improve quality of life, and support better outcomes for patients around the world. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. Medtronic Neuromodulation is advancing care for patients living with chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through innovative stimulation and targeted drug delivery technologies, we help restore function, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. Medtronic Pelvic Health is transforming care for people living with bladder and bowel control conditions. Through personalized, minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies backed by clinical evidence, we help patients regain control, restore confidence, and live with greater freedom and quality of life. Medtronic Neuromodulation is advancing care for patients living with chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through innovative stimulation and targeted drug delivery technologies, we help restore function, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. Medtronic Pelvic Health is transforming care for people living with bladder and bowel control conditions. Through personalized, minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies backed by clinical evidence, we help patients regain control, restore confidence, and live with greater freedom and quality of life. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions As a Principal Quality Engineer, you will lead Post Market Quality activities for Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Service Depot operations, driving investigations, quality improvements, and compliance-focused decision making. This position serves as a key quality partner, supporting investigations, corrective and preventive actions, risk assessment, and quality system processes that help maintain the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of therapies used by patients worldwide. This role supports the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units within Medtronic’s Post Market Quality organization. The team is responsible for monitoring product performance, evaluating post-market quality data, driving product and process improvements, and ensuring compliance across Service Depot operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Post Market Quality representative supporting Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health products within Service Depot operations, providing quality leadership and compliance oversight.
• 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 Corrective and Preventive Actions (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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Post Market Quality activities within the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience supporting service operations, service depot functions, manufacturing operations, or repair environments.
• Experience with Neuromodulation and/or Pelvic Health products and therapies.
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers or other technical professionals.
• 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

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

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Benefits & Compensation 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):$120,800.00 - $181,200.00

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 insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple 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 match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital 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.

Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.

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