Quality Engineer II

Medtronic; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medtronic Fort Worth is seeking a Quality Engineer to support spine surgery medical device manufacturing. You will drive product and process quality, investigate nonconformances, and support CAPAs while ensuring compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and other cross-functional teams to improve process capability and product reliability, and to implement quality improvement initiatives on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 0+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality standards and protocol for processing materials into finished products.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Devise and implement inspection, testing and evaluating methods for products and production equipment.
• Design inspection and testing mechanisms; conduct quality assurance tests; perform statistical analyses.
• Ensure corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation complies with requirements.
• May specialize in design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation or reliability as they apply to quality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical Methods

Data Analysis

Process Validation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science/Technical field

Advanced Degree in Engineering/Science/Technical field

Tools

ASQ CQE/CQA certifications

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Sep 2026Careers 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 LifeAct 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.Join a world-class medical device manufacturing site in Fort Worth, Texas with Medtronic! As a Quality Engineer at Medtronic Fort Worth, you will work at the forefront of spine surgery medical device manufacturing, supporting manufacturing operations by driving product and process quality, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to investigate nonconformances, support corrective and preventive actions, and improve process capability and product reliability. You will also help implement quality improvement initiatives, support audits and inspections, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the site’s quality management system.At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.Primary Responsibilities:Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conduct quality assurance tests; and perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.Ensure that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.Required Qualifications: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 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 0+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or QualityPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Medical Device or another highly regulated industryExperience in Problem Solving / Lean Six SigmaExperience in Statistical Methods or Data AnalysisExperience in Process ValidationHigh attention to detail and accuracyASQ CQE, CQA certification is a plusFor 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 RequirementsThe 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 & SponsorshipAt 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.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00This 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 plansIt 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.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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