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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
Supplier Quality Engineer II – Pre-Market, Cranial & Spinal Technologies
Onsite – Memphis, Tennessee
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We're working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. This position is onsite at our Memphis, Tennessee facility.
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 role as a Supplier Quality Engineer II, you will support Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering activities for the CST Operating Unit. The Supplier Quality team primarily supports NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and supplier management activities and processes.
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.
Responsibilities
In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Supplier Quality Engineer II role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Supports Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, working in partnership with project teams and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams to help deliver quality parts, materials, and services that allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
- Assists in driving supplier requirements by collaborating with Product Development Engineering and other cross-functional partners to clarify design intent, identify critical features, and assess feature risk. Works with suppliers to ensure parts are designed for reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Supports supplier qualification activities according to company standards including supplier segmentation, early supplier involvement, supplier selection, approved supplier list requirements, and supplier agreements.
- May participate in supplier audits (QMS and process audits) to ensure good manufacturing practices and quality standards are met. This may include supporting audit planning, participating in audit execution, and assisting with follow-up on audit findings.
- Participates in Design Transfer activities to support successful transfer to external suppliers including CM/OEM.
- Supports part qualification strategy (PPAP or other) and works with suppliers to execute the qualification plan.
- Assists with process development work with suppliers to deliver capable parts and processes. Applies foundational knowledge of physics, chemistry, and material behaviors in the evaluation of supplier processes. May support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and special processes.
- Works with suppliers and internal Receiving Inspection teams on inspection and testing methods, MSA/TMVs, product acceptance sampling strategies, and control plans.
- Supports supplier performance monitoring and communicates supplier-related issues as they arise. May assist with non-conforming material reports, supplier change requests, and quality performance reviews.
- Supports Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to help investigate issues, identify root cause, and apply effective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Applies a continuous improvement mindset and supports the use of Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools as applicable.
- Builds relationships with key stakeholders and contributes positively to a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
- As a Level II, you will work under moderate supervision, developing your technical expertise and growing your ability to independently address quality challenges in a regulated medical device environment.
Minimum Requirements
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of relevant experience.
To Be Successful in This Role
- Experience or coursework in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR 820 quality management systems. Strong organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of DRM, Lean, and Six Sigma principles. Knowledge of GD&T. Familiarity with Risk Management tools such as DFMEA or PFMEA.
- Exposure to validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Knowledge of manufacturing assembly processes and inspection and testing methods. Familiarity with NPI processes.
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):$77,600.00 - $116,400.00This 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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