Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI

Medtronic

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Remote, USA · Grand Rapids, MI Posted 18 days ago $123,200–$184,800 / year

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TL;DR

The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer role at Medtronic’s Grand Rapids site involves leading complex supplier quality initiatives and resolving high-impact issues within the Cardiac Surgery portfolio. This senior technical leader will collaborate with engineering, operations, and global teams to enhance supplier performance through data-driven analysis and corrective actions. Key responsibilities include investigating supplier quality issues, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like FDA QSR and ISO 13485. Ideal candidates possess deep expertise in regulated industries, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to mentor others while maintaining a proactive approach to quality assurance. The role demands proficiency in supplier quality systems, audit processes, and risk management, making it suitable for experienced professionals aiming to influence quality performance across complex supply chains.

Skills

supplier quality engineering FDA QSR ISO 13485 Lean Six Sigma ASQ CQE ASQ CQA ASQ CSQP Lead Auditor cross-functional collaboration data-driven analysis corrective and preventive actions supplier audits supplier qualification supplier change management technical communication continuous improvement

What you'll do

Lead investigations and resolution of high-impact supplier quality issues.
Drive supplier performance improvements through data analysis and corrective actions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related production issues.
Develop and monitor supplier quality performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Provide technical leadership in cross-functional quality initiatives related to suppliers.
Support new product development by ensuring supplier readiness and quality controls.
Mentor other Supplier Quality Engineers, sharing expertise and best practices.

What we're looking for

Deep expertise in supplier quality engineering within regulated industries.
Proven track record of driving supplier performance improvements and resolving complex issues.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills for technical leadership.
Ability to translate technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Experience leading investigations, audits, and supplier qualification activities.

Market check

Salary context

This $123,200–$184,800 range sits above 37% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$128,800–$212,160

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$140,362–$216,300

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 24 open roles on FindRole.

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