Sr Supplier Qual Engineer

Medtronic; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare technology is seeking a Technical Specialist to ensure quality compliance and manage supplier relationships. This role involves project management, supplier evaluation, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and supplier management, along with a relevant degree and experience.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of the job area with practical project management knowledge.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience or 2 years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensures suppliers deliver quality parts and materials.
• Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle.
• Collaborates with engineers on product acceptance strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Compliance

Supplier Management

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following; other duties may be assigned:

1. Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
2. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost-effectiveness.
3. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.
4. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited regularly to meet good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards.
5. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback.
6. Supports Pre-Market Supplier Quality activities, collaborating with NPD teams to deliver quality parts and prevent defects, ensuring high-quality, reliable products.
7. Provides technical guidance and ensures quality compliance throughout the NPD lifecycle for newly qualified parts, implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
8. Collaborates with Component Engineers on Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List, and Control Plans for new products.
9. Defines Receiving Inspection requirements and associated test method validation for internal Medtronic Test Methods.

Technical Specialist Career Stream

An individual contributor role focused on advancing technology or therapies, managing projects, and mentoring colleagues, primarily in R&D and systems initiatives from design to implementation.

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Works independently, coaches, and reviews lower-level specialists, may manage projects.
• Organizational Impact: Responsible for entire projects or processes, contributing to team objectives.
• Innovation and Complexity: Handles complex problems, improves processes, and provides in-depth analysis and recommendations.
• Communication and Influence: Interacts with senior internal/external customers and vendors to exchange information and influence decisions.
• Leadership and Talent Management: Provides guidance, coaching, and may manage projects and delegate tasks.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Requires advanced knowledge of the job area, typically through advanced education and experience, including practical project management knowledge. A Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years relevant experience, is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above describes the general nature and level of work performed but is not exhaustive of all responsibilities and skills required.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, supporting employees at every stage of their career and life.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology, tackling challenging health problems with solutions. Our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life unites over 95,000 passionate people worldwide. We innovate across R&D, manufacturing, and beyond, with a commitment to diversity. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity here.