Medtronic · 5 hours ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
North Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, committed to innovation and improving healthcare access. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality challenges and establish quality standards, ensuring that components meet the required specifications and compliance standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services
Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness
Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur
Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met
Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation
Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products
Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements
Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products
Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods
Qualification
Required
Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
Preferred
4+ years of supplier quality experience, including supplier change orders
Lean Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black belt)
Project Management Experience and/or certifications
Medtronic change control experience (IQ/OQ/PQ, CIF, etc)
Strong knowledge of metrology & measurement techniques; statistical analysis (Cpk, standard deviation, etc) in Minitab, measurement uncertainty, GD&T, Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility
Experience with Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP)
Ability to work in a matrix organization with the desire to develop collaborative relationships within the organization and across other Medtronic sites
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels in the organization
Benefits
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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