Supplier Quality Engineer II

Medtronic plc; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II for a U.S. remote role. You will manage supplier quality activities with CMs, OEMs, and sub-tier suppliers to ensure products meet quality and regulatory requirements. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Manufacturing to support product and process changes and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science or technical field with 2+ years in Engineering and/or Quality.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality relationships with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and sub-tier suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier-related product and process changes through quality planning, risk assessment, validation, and change control activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using established metrics and lead improvement initiatives to address quality, delivery, and compliance concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and business reviews to evaluate quality system effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate quality issues, facilitate root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplied products meet finished device requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, process validations, and change notifications.
• Ensure supplier activities comply with applicable medical device regulations, industry standards, and internal quality system requirements.

Skills

Supplier quality management

CAPA

Audits

Root cause analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Advanced degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Quality systems knowledge

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 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

This role supports Supplier Quality within Medtronic, partnering with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and sub-tier suppliers to ensure the quality, compliance, and continuous improvement of supplied medical devices and components. The team collaborates closely with Research & Development, Quality, Regulatory, and supplier partners to maintain effective quality systems, support product and process changes, and drive supplier performance across the product lifecycle.

This is a U.S. Remote position. Candidates may be located anywhere within the United States but preference is the Midwest. Travel of up to 15% is required to support supplier visits, audits, business reviews, and cross-functional activities.

The Supplier Quality Engineer II is responsible for managing supplier quality activities for Contract Manufacturers and Original Equipment Manufacturers, ensuring supplied products and processes meet Medtronic quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role partners with internal and external stakeholders to support product and process changes, monitor supplier performance, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality relationships with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and sub-tier suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier-related product and process changes through effective quality planning, risk assessment, validation, and change control activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using established metrics and lead improvement initiatives to address quality, delivery, and compliance concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and business reviews to evaluate quality system effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate quality issues, facilitate root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Research & Development, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplied products meet finished device requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, process validations, and change notifications.
• Ensure supplier activities comply with applicable medical device regulations, industry standards, and internal quality system requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 0+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality
• Experience working within the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with supplier quality systems, quality audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and change management processes.
• Experience supporting Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), or external supplier networks.
• Experience supporting regulated products within a quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and leading supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Certification as a Quality Engineer, Auditor, or related quality professional 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):$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 pertain 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).

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).

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.