Supplier Quality Engineer II

Regulatory Jobs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts for released products and to lead supplier qualification activities. The role focuses on GMP compliance, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration to minimize supply chain risks.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (or a Master’s with 0+ years) and experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree (0+ years)
• Experience in medical device or regulated industry preferred
• Experience with supplier audits and supplier qualification activities
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485, QSR, or other regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for released products
• Qualify and maintain suppliers per quality requirements and approved processes
• Lead supplier change qualification activities and document requirements for timely implementation
• Investigate and resolve supplier‑related quality issues to minimize impact
• Develop and execute supplier audit plans to assess GMP and quality system compliance
• Evaluate supplier quality systems and performance to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Component Engineering and cross‑functional teams on sampling strategies and requirements
• Participate in ERB activities and support disposition of nonconforming materials.

Skills

Supplier quality

Change control

Audit planning

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 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 Supplier Quality Engineering team within Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) supports the Spine & Biologics product portfolio through supplier quality management, supplier change control, and released product support activities. This team partners with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity throughout the product lifecycle.

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

• Ensure suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services for released products.
• Qualify and maintain suppliers in accordance with Medtronic quality requirements and approved supplier processes.
• Lead supplier change qualification activities and execute documentation required for timely implementation.
• Investigate, communicate, and resolve supplier‑related quality issues to minimize manufacturing and supply chain impact.
• Develop and execute supplier audit plans to assess compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality system requirements.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems and operational performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Component Engineering and cross‑functional teams to develop acceptance sampling strategies, control plans, and supplier quality requirements.
• Participate in Engineering Review Board (ERB) activities and support disposition of nonconforming materials.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier qualification activities.
• Experience with supplier change management, product qualification, and risk assessment processes.
• Experience with receiving inspection, acceptance sampling, and test method validation.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, Quality System Regulation (QSR), or other applicable regulatory requirements.

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):$80,000.00 - $120,000.00

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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

• 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
• andSimple 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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

• 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)
• andCapital 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 plans

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.