As a Senior Quality Engineering Lead within the Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit at Medtronic, you will oversee product development quality engineering for an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation systems, robotic guidance tools, and data-driven planning software. Your responsibilities include directing all aspects of design and development, implementing technical quality assurance standards, overseeing feasibility studies, and managing documentation maintenance throughout the R&D process. You will also collaborate with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery and mentor team members to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have a Baccalaureate degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience, along with expertise in medical device software development and audit front room processes.
Skills
Python
Java
C++
SQL
Git
JIRA
Confluence
Azure
AWS
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
MSSQL
Linux
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Scrum
Agile
What you'll do
Plans and directs all aspects of product development quality engineering for medical devices.
Develops, implements, and maintains technical quality assurance systems for new products.
Oversees feasibility studies to ensure design functions as intended before market release.
Monitors documentation maintenance throughout the research and development phases.
Organizes activities with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
Evaluates personnel performance to maintain efficient operation within the function.
What we're looking for
Requires Baccalaureate degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
Develops, implements, and maintains technical quality assurance systems for medical devices.
Oversees feasibility studies and monitors documentation throughout research and development phases.
Manages external suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Experience in developing software for medical devices and handling software anomalies preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,400–$213,600
range sits above
48%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$138,207–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,405–$224,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 237 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.
Medtronic currently has
24 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$135,200–$198,000
across 24 roles with salary data.