Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Medtronic

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Medtronic managing supplier transfers and providing Quality Assurance Engineering representation. Facilitating design transfers and process improvements in medical devices.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMounds View • Arizona, Connecticut, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $99,200 - $148,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including Supplier Controls and validation processes, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and influencing supplier relationships. Proficient in regulatory compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards, alongside strong analytical skills in metrology and statistical analysis.

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Supplier Controls ManagementFDA Regulations KnowledgeISO Standards ComplianceSix Sigma CertificationProject Leadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Supplier ValidationMetrologyStatistical AnalysisGD&TMeasurement TechniquesPart/Product ValidationQuality Assurance EngineeringChange ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

WindchillAgile PLMMinitab

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ CertificationCQECQACSQPSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryMedical DevicesApproved Supplier ListFirst Time Quality CoachPPAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Management of supplier transfers within the Global Supplier Quality Supplier Change Implementation Team.
Provide Quality Assurance Engineering representation to select business teams facilitating front-end design, design transfer to manufacturing, and process improvements.
Coordinate feedback of quality indicators and statistics to business team for use in business decisions.
Perform, direct, or consult in supplier validations.
QA approvals for Engineering Change Notices, test methods, and test equipment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in a regulated industry OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of Supplier Controls, including creation and maintenance of supplier files in the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
Experience with Windchill and Agile PLM systems.
Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards for implantable and non-implantable medical devices.
ASQ certification preferred, such as CQE, CQA, and/or CSQP.
First Time Quality Coach (FTQ) Six Sigma, DFSS, or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certified.
Knowledge of PPAP, part/product validation, and qualification processes.
Strong technical knowledge of metrology, measurement techniques, GD&T, measurement uncertainty, Gauge R&R, and statistical analysis using tools such as Minitab.
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with suppliers and lead successful change initiatives.
Strong project leadership skills, including balancing risk and benefit, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving accountability for outcomes.
Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate strategically and tactically (especially root cause analysis).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)