Medtronic · 3 hours ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expMedtronic is a global healthcare technology company committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. In this role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will manage supplier transfers and provide Quality Assurance Engineering representation to business teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Define component qualification strategy (PPAP), partner with suppliers to develop qualification plan, report performance, and demonstrate release readiness. Author or review key component engineering lifecycle deliverables throughout product development, as defined by procedures. Define control plans to ensure appropriate acceptance activities
Execute Product Qualification activities ensuring suppliers are capable of delivering quality products and materials
Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the Product lifecycle
Execute Product Acceptance Strategy and associated test method validation at suppliers
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation
Develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, and Supplier Owned Quality deployment for transferred products
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or Technical field 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
Define component qualification strategy (PPAP), partner with suppliers to develop qualification plan, report performance, and demonstrate release readiness
Author or review key component engineering lifecycle deliverables throughout product development, as defined by procedures
Define control plans to ensure appropriate acceptance activities
Execute Product Qualification activities ensuring suppliers are capable of delivering quality products and materials
Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the Product lifecycle
Execute Product Acceptance Strategy and associated test method validation at suppliers
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation
Develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, and Supplier Owned Quality deployment for transferred products
Preferred
Requires mastery level knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of several other areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
May have deep knowledge of project management
Supplier Controls process knowledge and experience, including creation and maintenance of supplier files in the approved supplier list (ASL)
Experience in Windchill and Agile PLM systems
Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to implantable and non-implantable medical devices
ASQ CQE, CQA and/or CSQP certification
First Time Quality Coach (FTQ) / Six Sigma/ DFSS / Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certified
Knowledge with PPAP process and part/product validation and qualification
Strong knowledge of metrology & measurement techniques; statistical analysis (e.g. Ppk/Cpk, standard deviation, correlation) in Minitab, measurement uncertainty, GD&T, Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility
Demonstrated track record of effectively influencing and negotiating with suppliers and leading effective/successful change initiatives
Skilled in project leadership practices, including ability to balance risk and benefit, effectively influence diverse teams, and ownership of responsibility for outcomes
Excellent downward, lateral, and upward communication skills
Strong organizational and presentation skills
Good balance of high level strategic and detailed tactical thought processes
Strong competencies in judgment and problem solving (especially root cause analysis)
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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