Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Medtronic

. Manage quality oversight of strategic Contract Manufacturers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and designated suppliers .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • 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 audits, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in leading quality initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence in the medical device industry.

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Supplier Quality ManagementRegulatory ComplianceNew Product DevelopmentISO 13485 KnowledgeCorrective Action Leadership

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Hard Skills

Supplier AuditsRisk AssessmentQuality System RequirementsProcess ValidationTechnical DocumentationSupplier QualificationQuality Standards InterpretationContinuous Improvement InitiativesGMP KnowledgeProduct Acceptance Strategies

Soft Skills

Root Cause AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryContract ManufacturersOriginal Equipment ManufacturersQuality MetricsSupplier Performance ManagementGlobal Regulatory RequirementsQuality DocumentationSupplier ControlsNonconformance InvestigationProduct Transfer

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

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 that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Experience working 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 (CMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), or external manufacturing partners within the medical device industry
Experience with New Product Development (NPD), product transfers, process validation, design transfer, or supplier onboarding activities
Knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and global medical device regulatory requirements
Experience leading supplier corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional quality projects
Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
Travel up to 15% is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)