Medtronic · 19 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineering Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to solving challenging health problems. They are seeking a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineering Manager to drive supplier excellence through continuous improvement and ensure compliance with purchasing controls in their Grand Rapids, MI manufacturing site.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers that are responsible for ensuring delivery of quality components, materials, and services in compliance to purchasing controls
Develop/maintain monitoring systems to track supplier & team performance (training, nonconformances, open actions, Supplier CAPA, supplier change management, Global Supplier Quality improvement programs, goals, etc.)
Ensure compliance to purchasing controls, including supporting internal, external notified body audits, and FDA inspections and outcomes
Lead cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing functions to investigate and resolve supplier-related quality or compliance issues discovered during incoming inspection and/or production
Lead team in corrective/preventive actions to resolve supplier-related issues (e.g., nonconformances, Supplier CAPA activities, audit findings, complaint investigations, etc.)
Manage performance, develop talent, engagement and inclusion, communicate business and operational developments, plan, prioritize and/or direct the responsibilities of direct reports
Accountable for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting / exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives
Provide leadership to staff ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 3+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry
Preferred
MBA, Masters in Engineering, science or technical field
ASQ CQE, CQA and/or CSQP certification
First Time Quality (FTQ) Coach / Six Sigma / Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certified
Strong communication, organizational and project planning skills
Experience leading a team through significant change
Experience with quality improvement plans and/or remediation
Demonstrated track record of effectively influencing and negotiating with others and leading effective/successful change initiatives
Proven judgment in assessing risks and communicating complex technical challenges to upper management
Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills for the team of direct reports
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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