Quality Engineer Development Program - January 2027 Start

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline is hiring for its Quality Engineer Development Program in the United States. The program begins with 12 weeks of High Intensity Training (HIT) and then rotates through Corporate Quality and Manufacturing Quality roles over two years.

Participants will own diverse product lines, gain broad training, and prepare for a Quality Engineer role aligned with Medline's business needs across domestic manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with a 3.0 GPA minimum preferred.
• Ability to process details and prioritize to solve problems clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support across a product's lifecycle from design to post-market.
• Author device master records, design controls, risk management, protocols and reports.
• Develop test plans for new and existing products and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, R&D, Product Managers, Manufacturing and others.
• Investigate and trend customer and sales force complaints and prepare reports.
• Communicate issues and propose process improvements to management.
• Engage in process improvement related to product quality and compliance.
• Support CAPAs, SCARs, supplier maintenance and more.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. Medline offers early-in-career candidates a range of benefits and experiences that support both personal and professional growth, including recognition programs, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, Employee Appreciation Week, competitive healthcare benefits, and more. The goal of the Quality Engineer Development Program is to build a strong foundation in Quality by providing employees with the knowledge, tools, and experiences they will need to be a successful Quality Engineer at Medline. This two-year program starts with 12 weeks of High Intensity Training (HIT), which includes eLearnings, Instructor-Led Trainings, and real-world assignments so that employees can make an impact while they learn. After HIT, employees will be assigned to a Divisional Corporate Quality role for 9 months, followed by a 12-month rotation in a Manufacturing Quality role at one of our domestic manufacturing sites. While in these rotations, they will take ownership of a variety of product lines and projects to reinforce and challenge lessons learned during HIT. We strive to prepare employees to be a successful Quality Engineer at Medline by providing a broad, holistic set of training and experiences in both Corporate Divisional and Manufacturing Quality roles. Upon successful completion of the two-year Quality Engineer Development Program, our goal is for employees to move into a Quality Engineer level role that best suits their interests and aligns with Medline's business needs.

Job Description

• Providing Quality support throughout the lifetime of a product from design, to launch, to post-market surveillance
• Authoring Device Master Records, Design Controls, Risk Management, protocols, reports, and other critical Quality documentation in compliance with applicable regulations
• Developing test plans to evaluate new and existing products
• Collaborate with Regulatory, R&D, Product Managers, Manufacturing, Operations, and other cross functional groups
• Investigate, track, and trend customer and sales force complaints, including generation of trend and Management Review reports
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management
• Engaging in process improvement activities related to product quality and regulatory compliance
• Supporting CAPAs, SCARs, supplier maintenance, and more!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
• Experience in processing details and understanding and prioritizing their importance to problem solve and draw clear and concise conclusions
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates
• Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Medline Industries, LP and its subsidiaries offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position: $67,000.00 - $101,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

If you're a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Company Culture & Inclusion

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.