Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Medtronic plc; Mounds View (MN); Sur place; USD 99 000 - 149 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Dependent daycare spending

Tuition assistance

Well-being program

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Medtronic plc in the United States is hiring a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier transfers, qualification activities, and product acceptance across the design transfer lifecycle. The role is onsite at least four days per week in Mounds View, MN, with occasional travel to supplier sites.

You will define qualification strategies, review changes, and drive PPAP/ASL activities while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 4+ years in a regulated industry.
• Or advanced degree with 2+ years in a regulated industry.
• PhD also acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Define component qualification strategies, including PPAP requirements, qualification plans, control plans, and release readiness.
• Execute supplier product qualification activities to ensure suppliers deliver conforming products and materials.
• Provide quality engineering guidance and compliance oversight for supplier activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and execute product acceptance strategies, sampling plans, and associated test method validation at suppliers.
• Review and approve engineering changes, test methods, and lifecycle deliverables.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams on supplier transfers, process improvements, and corrective actions.

Connaissances

Quality engineering

Regulated industry experience

Supplier quality

Cross-functional collaboration

PPAP

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or technical field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Outils

Windchill

Agile PLM

Minitab

Description du poste

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 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

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will support the Global Supplier Quality Supplier Change Implementation function, with a focus on supplier transfers, component qualification, supplier quality controls, and product acceptance activities for medical devices. This role is based in either Mounds View, MN, North Haven, CT or Memphis, TN and requires working onsite a minimum of four days per week. Periodic travel to supplier and Medtronic facilities is expected, less than 25%. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will lead quality activities supporting supplier transfers and product lifecycle changes. This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to define qualification and acceptance strategies, execute supplier and product validations, assess supplier performance, and ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements throughout design transfer and manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities

Define component qualification strategies, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements, qualification plans, control plans, and release readiness. Execute supplier product qualification activities to ensure suppliers can consistently deliver conforming products and materials. Provide quality engineering guidance and compliance oversight for supplier activities throughout the product lifecycle. Develop and execute product acceptance strategies, sampling plans, and associated test method validation activities at suppliers. Evaluate supplier processes and quality systems, assess performance, and provide feedback to address identified risks or performance gaps. Develop Product Acceptance Sampling strategies and coordinate Approved Supplier List (ASL) activities for transferred products. Review and approve applicable engineering changes, test methods, test equipment, and component engineering lifecycle deliverables. Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams on supplier transfers, process improvements, corrective actions, and quality performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 4+ years of experience in a regulated industry OR advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 2+ years of experience in a regulated industry OR PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with supplier controls, Approved Supplier List (ASL) processes, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), product qualification, validation, and supplier quality activities. Working knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards applicable to medical devices. Experience with metrology, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), measurement uncertainty, Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R), statistical analysis, and Minitab. Experience with Windchill or Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Lean Green Belt, or Black Belt certification. 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

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

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

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):$99,200.00 - $148,800.00

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.

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.

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 setting is 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. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email [e-mail] To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email [e-mail].