As a Principal Sourcing Engineer on the Global Supplier Optimization team, you will lead cross-functional projects to drive strategic decisions and manage business risks while enhancing supplier capabilities. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing comprehensive operational strategies using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize supply chain resilience and cost reduction. You will collaborate with suppliers to ensure value stream stability, eliminate waste, and implement best-in-class manufacturing processes. Key skills required are a strong background in product, process manufacturing, supply chain, or quality engineering, along with experience leading complex projects and managing multidisciplinary teams across different sites. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and PMP certification are highly desirable, as is expertise in medical device technology and compliance with QSR and ISO 13485 standards.
Skills
Lean Six Sigma
PMP
Microsoft Project
Six Sigma
Project Management Tools
Risk Management Techniques
Supplier Quality Management
ISO 13485
QSR
Medical Device Technology
Continuous Improvement Programs
Lean Manufacturing
Quality Control Processes
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
What you'll do
Develop and manage comprehensive business cases, including project plans and financial calculations.
Lead cross-functional teams on supplier transfer projects to meet commitments through effective organization and risk management.
Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to drive cost-saving opportunities across key initiatives like manufacturing transfers and value stream improvements.
Establish and maintain a structured reporting framework for tracking and communicating project progress to stakeholders.
Develop and oversee Supplier Excellence programs, including performance monitoring and capability improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with suppliers to implement best-in-class manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience in product, process manufacturing, supply chain, and quality engineering.
Proven track record in delivering large and complex supplier transfer projects on time and within budget.
Strong understanding of supplier quality management and risk mitigation strategies.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification required.
Experience leading cross-functional teams across different sites and geographies.
Proficient in developing project plans, budgets, and schedules using PMP best practices.
Broad knowledge of medical device development processes compliant with QSR and ISO 13485.
Market check
Salary context
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$140,000–$218,900.
Peer median band
$140,000–$218,900
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$152,500–$220,875
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 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.
ISO
FDA 21 CFR Part 820
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
Lean
Six Sigma
PPAP
MSA
PFMEA
CAPA
GMP
Quality Engineering
Supplier Audits
Receiving Inspection
Control Plans
Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy
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