Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Onsite & NPD

Medtronic plc; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities from qualification through manufacturing. This onsite role partners with Component Engineering and QA to ensure purchased parts meet quality and regulatory requirements.

You will monitor supplier performance, drive corrective actions, and develop audit schedules aligned with GMP and ISO standards. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and timely problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience or higher degrees with related experience.
• Experience with GMP/ISO quality systems is preferred.
• DMAIC/Lean Six Sigma knowledge is desirable; Green/Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers deliver parts, materials, and services that meet quality requirements.
• Qualify suppliers according to company standards and support receiving inspection.
• Monitor supplier parts throughout the manufacturing cycle and drive issue resolution.
• Develop and prioritize supplier audit schedules and conduct audits against GMP and standards.
• Evaluate supplier processes and quality systems, communicate findings, and drive improvements.
• Provide SQE support throughout the New Product Development lifecycle for newly qualified parts.
• Coordinate with Component Engineering and QA on supplier-related plans and controls.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

DMAIC

Lean Six Sigma

SPC

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Master's degree in Engineering/Science

PhD in relevant field

Tools

ISO 13485

ISO 14971

21 CFR Part 820

Job description

Medtronic plc in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities from qualification through manufacturing. This onsite role partners with Component Engineering and QA to ensure purchased parts meet quality and regulatory requirements.

You will monitor supplier performance, drive corrective actions, and develop audit schedules aligned with GMP and ISO standards. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and timely problem solving.