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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
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Listed pay typically runs
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As a Principal Quality Engineer, you will join the Post Market Quality organization to support Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Service Depot operations. You will serve as the primary quality representative, leading complex investigations into product quality issues, customer complaints, and returned product evaluations to identify root causes. Your daily responsibilities include evaluating post-market data and quality signals to drive strategic decision-making, managing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and leading initiatives to improve process efficiency and safety. You will utilize expertise in risk assessment methodologies, FDA Quality System Regulations, and ISO 13485 requirements to ensure the reliability of medical devices. This role addresses critical technical challenges in providing advanced stimulation and targeted drug delivery therapies for patients with chronic pain, movement disorders, and bladder or bowel control conditions within a regulated manufacturing and repair environment.
Serve as the primary Post Market Quality representative for Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health products within Service Depot operations.
Lead complex investigations into product quality issues, customer complaints, and returned product evaluations to identify root causes.
Evaluate post-market data and quality signals to support strategic decision-making and ensure product performance.
Develop and present Product Performance Reviews using trend analysis and quality metrics to communicate risks and improvements.
Manage complex Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to improve product quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Lead strategic quality improvement initiatives to enhance processes and reduce risk across service depot and repair operations.
Act as a quality process owner to ensure compliance with quality system requirements and drive continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Post Market Quality, or a related field are required.
An Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience is an acceptable alternative to the bachelor's requirement.
Experience leading investigations for product quality issues, customer complaints, nonconformances, or returned products is required.
Experience with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and quality system requirements is required.
Knowledge of quality risk assessment methodologies and regulated quality system processes is required.
Experience working in a regulated industry environment is required.
Preferred experience includes supporting Post Market Quality in the medical device industry or within service depot/manufacturing environments.
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