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A Day in the Life
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for New Product Development (NPD) within the CardioVascular Surgery Operating Unit (OU) is responsible for executing supplier quality activities that support the successful development and launch of innovative cardiac surgery devices. This role works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure effective component development, qualification, and release processes that align with program timelines and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience managing supplier & component qualification during NPD programs, resolving quality-related issues through effective collaboration and communication, and evaluating the impact of Supplier changes on existing qualifications and validations to support smooth program execution.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements
Drive supplier qualification activities including process development reviews, capability assessments, and readiness evaluations for new components and materials
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Lead and approve PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities, ensuring completeness, technical adequacy, and alignment with Medtronic quality standards
Ensure that suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services
Assess and manage supplier changes during NPD and early commercialization phases, evaluating the impact to existing qualifications, validations, and product risk profiles
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve change-related issues effectively and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to program timelines
Plan and lead supplier audits to qualify suppliers and to assess compliance with regulatory standards and Medtronic Internal procedures including reporting and confirmation of follow-up actions
Execute and support the implementation of Product Acceptance Sampling strategies, coordinate Approved Supplier List (ASL) activities, and deploy Supplier Owned Quality and Control Plans for new products in alignment with established supplier quality strategies
Partner with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Regulatory and Sourcing teams to ensure supplier processes and components meet design intent, quality requirements and manufacturability expectations
Lead supplier issue resolution using structured problem-solving methodologies and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Qualify suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness
Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedback in assessment of their operation
Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods
Nice to Haves - Preferred Qualifications
Engineering experience within the medical device industry, specifically disposable devices and/or capital equipment
Working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process and supplier qualification activities including familiarity with documentation requirements process validation and supplier readiness considerations
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier quality deliverables within project timelines and coordinate activities across cross functional teams
Basic understanding of cardiovascular device applications including general knowledge of heart anatomy
Experience supporting cross-functional and cross-regional teams in a matrixed org. developing collaborative relationships
Must Haves - Required Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years relevant experience 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.
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.
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Benefits & Compensation
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