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A Day in the Life

Job Title: Sr Supplier Quality Engineer: Pre-Market for Cranial & Spinal Technologies

Remote

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. This position is remote within the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates located in the Midwest (ideally Indiana) to support collaboration with regional suppliers. The role requires approximately 50% travel throughout the Midwest to engage directly with suppliers and support quality initiatives. Must have a valid driver's license.

We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

In this exciting role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility for leading a Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering team for the CST OU. The Supplier Quality team primarily supports NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and supplier management activities and processes. The role encompasses both team leadership and individual contributor aspects to support the Supplier Quality goals and objectives.

Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes with the goal of restoring long-term quality of life for more patients. CST is the market leader in spinal implants, robotics, and navigation.

The scope of this position will primarily focus on Spine and biologics hardware and procedures but may have responsibilities for other portions of CST.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result—and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Provides Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering support to New Product Introduction (NPI) working in partnership with the project teams and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, which allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.

• Drives supplier requirements by collaborating with Product Development Engineering and other cross-functional partners to clarify design intent, identify critical features, and assess feature risk. Partners with suppliers to ensure parts are designed for reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

• Qualifies suppliers according to company standards including, but not limited to, supplier segmentation, early supplier involvement, supplier selection, approved supplier list requirements, and supplier agreements.

• May perform supplier audits (QMS and process audits) to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. This may include audit planning, leading audit execution, audit reporting, and follow-up on audit findings with suppliers.

• Participates in Design Transfer activities to ensure successful transfer to external suppliers including CM/OEM.

• Leads part qualification strategy (PPAP or other) and partners with suppliers to develop and execute the qualification plan.

• Performs process development work with suppliers to deliver highly capable parts and processes. Applies principles of physics, chemistry, and material behaviors in the evaluation of supplier processes. May provide technical expertise on process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and special processes.

• Works with suppliers and internal Receiving Inspection teams as needed on inspection and testing methods, MSA/TMVs, product acceptance sampling strategies, and control plans.

• Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. Supports supplier performance monitoring as needed.

• Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. May support non-conforming material reports, supplier change requests, and quality performance reviews as needed.

• Performs and reviews Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to investigate issues, identify root cause, and apply effective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Applies continuous improvement mindset and techniques to enhance quality system and business processes. Deploys Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools as applicable.

• Develops relationships with key stakeholders, navigates matrixed organization, recognizes and adjusts to diverse cultures, and establishes trust, credibility, and respect between both internal and external partners.

• May train, mentor, and coach lower-level team members to share knowledge, build skills, and enhance talent development.

• As a Sr. SQE level, you will work independently under limited supervision as a seasoned individual contributor addressing difficult challenges. Problem-solving is in-depth, requiring innovative solutions, process improvements, and project or change management skills.

MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

To Be Successful in This Role

• Lead-auditor training and certification (ISO 13485, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering

• Knowledge of DRM, Lean, and 6 Sigma principles

• Knowledge of GD&T

• Knowledge of Risk Management (PRA, DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA)

• Experience with Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV)

• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing assembly processes and inspection/testing methods

• Thorough knowledge and experience with NPI Processes

• Excellent organization, planning, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$96,800.00 - $145,200.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those 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 Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, 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 federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.