Supplier Quality Engineer II

Medtronic

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Medtronic in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality and continuity of supply for released products. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to sustain GMP and QSR compliance and lead supplier qualification and audit activities.

The role is onsite, requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience (or a Master’s with 0+), strong problem solving, and collaboration across engineering and supply chain.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality assurance

Audits

Change control

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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 The Supplier Quality Engineer partners with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, and continuity of supply for released products. This role is responsible for supplier performance monitoring, supplier qualification activities, audit execution, change management, and resolution of supplier-related quality issues that impact manufacturing and product availability.

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: