Quality Engineer Development Program - January 2027 Start

Medline Industries, LP; Northfield (MN); 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 Industries, LP is seeking candidates for its Quality Engineer Development Program in the United States. The two-year program starts with HIT training, then rotates through Corporate Divisional Quality and Manufacturing Quality roles across sites to build broad quality expertise.

Participants will own various product-line projects, engage with cross-functional teams, and prepare for a successful Quality Engineer role aligned with Medline’s needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related major with a 3.0 GPA minimum preferred.
• Experience processing details and prioritizing tasks to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support throughout product lifecycle from design to post-market surveillance.
• Author Device Master Records, Design Controls, Risk Management, and related documentation per regulations.
• Develop test plans to evaluate new and existing products.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, R&D, Product Managers, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Investigate, track, and trend customer and sales-force complaints; generate trend reports.
• Communicate significant QA issues and propose process improvements to management.
• Engage in process improvement activities related to product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support CAPAs, SCARs, supplier maintenance, and related activities.

Skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing bachelor's in science/engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

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

The challenging responsibilities of the position include:

• 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 CAPA’s, SCAR’s, supplier maintenance, and more!

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other related major 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

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

Our benefit package includes 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. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We stride 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.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

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.