Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

What you'll do

• Resolve quality challenges with suppliers and work with production teams to improve component quality.
• Establish quality standards for suppliers and enhance existing quality system programs.
• Manage the transition of parts from the design phase to full production.
• Ensure suppliers deliver high-quality parts, materials, and services that meet company standards.
• Develop and execute a regular auditing schedule to ensure supplier compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Evaluate supplier internal functions and provide feedback on their overall operational performance.
• Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for new product development throughout the lifecycle.
• Define receiving inspection requirements and validate test methods for all internal Medtronic processes.

What we're looking for

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, or a master's with 2 years of experience, or a PhD.
• Applicants must have at least 4 years of relevant experience if holding a bachelor's degree.
• Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
• Experience in root cause analysis methodology is preferred.
• Experience in Risk Management or CAPA processes is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills are required.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is desired.