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Medtronic

Supplier Quality Engineer II

Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Medtronic . We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 10 Oct 2025. At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. The Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. As a member of Supplier Quality Engineering at Medtronic Energy and Component Center (MECC), you will partner with Development Engineering and Sourcing to identify, develop, qualify and release to manufacturing cost effective components/materials for use in Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management, Neuromodulation, Pelvic Health, or Surgical Innovations product. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will drive multiple aspects of component/material development and approval with suppliers as a member of a cross-functional team in new product development. Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Responsibilities Ensure that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. Partner with Technical Sourcing to locate, evaluate, and approve new potential component/material suppliers that balance business, quality, and technical requirements. Provide Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and ensure high-quality, reliable products. Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts, and implement strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified to Medtronic PPAP requirements. Collaborate with Project Team 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 and associated test method validation for internal Medtronic Test Methods. Develop proper inspection tooling and test methods for new components to ensure supplier parts meet specification requirements. Perform statistical data analysis to determine tool and part/process performance. Evaluate supplier capabilities for mechanical measurement via Gage R&R studies. Ensure appropriate acceptance activities are in place prior to commercialization. Plan, execute, and communicate own work and educate others on work products. Provide regular, timely communication to manager and project team regarding status of assigned activities. Metrology & Measurement; statistical analysis (Cpk, standard deviation, etc.), measurement uncertainty, GD&T, Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility. Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in engineering, science or technical field with 2+ years of experience in quality and/or engineering OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 0 years of experience in quality and/or engineering. Nice to Have Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21CFR820 Experience in applying DMAIC / Lean Six Sigma principles; Green Belt certification Good statistical data analysis skills, including SPC Root cause analysis methodology Risk Management or CAPA experience Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) projects, including collaboration within cross-functional project team structures Experience in Automated Optical Inspection Validation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to interface with internal customers, suppliers and external regulatory agencies High attention to detail and accuracy Medical device experience strongly preferred 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. 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 and interact with a computer and co-workers. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. The following benefits and additional compensation are available to 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; and wellness programs. The base salary range for U.S. locations is $77,600.00 - $116,400.00. The position may be eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Details vary by location and are subject to regulations. Regular employees are those not on temporary status (interns). Some benefits may not apply in certain locations. For more details, see the employer information link in the posting. Equal Opportunity Medtronic is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and do not discriminate based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, 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 law. See the posting for details.

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