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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including supplier audits, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in leading quality initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.
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Supplier Quality ManagementRegulatory ComplianceISO 13485 KnowledgeSupplier AuditsCorrective Action Leadership
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Hard Skills
Supplier QualificationQuality System RequirementsProcess ValidationTechnical DocumentationQuality Standards InterpretationNew Product DevelopmentRisk AssessmentPerformance ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Lead AuditorASQ Certification
Industry Keywords
Good Manufacturing PracticesMedical Device Industry21 CFR Part 820Supplier Performance MetricsQuality Documentation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage quality oversight of strategic Contract Manufacturers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and designated suppliers
- Lead supplier quality activities for product and process changes, including risk assessment, qualification, validation, and implementation support
- Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify quality risks and trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions
- Plan, conduct, and support supplier audits for GMP, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
- Partner with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure supplied products and components meet finished device requirements
- Investigate supplier-related nonconformances, complaints, and quality issues
- Facilitate root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
- Support New Product Development activities, including supplier qualification, product acceptance strategies, control plans, and supplier quality deliverables
- Define and maintain receiving inspection requirements, supplier controls, and quality documentation
- Provide technical quality guidance across supplier-related activities throughout the product lifecycle
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4 years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2 years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
- Up to 15% travel required
- Experience with supplier quality systems, supplier qualification, supplier audits, or supplier performance management
- Experience supporting quality processes within a regulated industry environment
- Experience interpreting and applying quality system requirements, technical documentation, specifications, and quality standards
- Experience supporting contract manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, or external manufacturing partners within the medical device industry
- Experience with new product development, product transfers, process validation, design transfer, or supplier onboarding
- Lead Auditor or certified quality-related credential such as ASQ certification
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, Good Manufacturing Practices, and global medical device regulatory requirements
- Experience leading supplier corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional quality projects
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
- Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums
- Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law
- Competitive benefits package
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)