We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 May 2025
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We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our growing team. This role will be part of a cross functional group within the Spine and Biologics Portfolio, Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit. CST is focused on developing Spinal medical devices catered to specific needs, uses and/ or preferences. The CST operating unit provides a comprehensive portfolio of proven powerful technologies setting the highest standards of integrity and reliability in Cranial and Spinal care.
This position will work a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite at our Memphis, Tennessee location.
In this exciting role, you will have primary responsibility for developing and coordinating quality assurance activities working in a cross functional team setting. This is a dynamic opportunity where you will also be involved in leading production and supplier control strategies and execution.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Collaborate with internal and contract manufacturing engineering teams to ensure purchased products and/ or components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain quality records per established processes - design history files, risk management, change requests across the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineering and extended teams to lead Product Acceptance, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, Production Parts Approval Process, as applicable.
- Perform duties as the technical liaison between contract manufacturers and Medtronic site(s) - devise and implement methods/ procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy, stability and control of products and/ or production equipment.
- Monitor parts through the development and production value stream, communicate and resolve issues in a timely manner (including leading nonconformance assessments, investigations, corrective and preventive actions)
- Partner with global functions and contract manufacturers to ensure designated suppliers are monitored on a regular basis (via audits, onsite reviews, continuous improvement initiatives etc) for ensuring continued adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
Must Have - Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of relevant experience with a Master's Degree
Nice to Have -Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with global engineering teams in the medical device industry.
- Experience working in a team environment and building strong working relationships.
- ASQ Quality certification – CQE, CSQP, CQA.
- Hands on experience with metrology, statistical tools and supplier audits .
- Experience with international standards for development, production controls and Quality Management Systems
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
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.
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 - $145,200.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.
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