Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tempe, AZ
Salary
$99,200–$148,800 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 1, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $150k
This role $124k
$89k most similar roles pay here $196k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $150k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 66 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$184,800 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer joins a technical team focused on the development, manufacturing, and testing of circuit boards for implantable products and related medical technologies. In this role, you will drive quality rigor for new product development decisions, ensuring suppliers deliver high-quality parts, materials, and services while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. You will perform qualification audits to ensure good manufacturing practices, monitor components through the manufacturing cycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage acceptance sampling strategies and control plans. The position requires a degree in engineering or a related technical field and experience in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, or clean room facilities. Key competencies include managing supplier relationships, resolving quality issues, and providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle to ensure reliable medical devices reach patients safely.

What you'll do

  • Drive quality rigor for new product development decisions and supplier reliability.
  • Ensure suppliers deliver high-quality parts, materials, and services according to company standards.
  • Qualify suppliers and components while managing the Certified Supplier Program for cost effectiveness.
  • Monitor parts through the manufacturing cycle and resolve supplier-related issues as they occur.
  • Execute qualification audits for new suppliers to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Evaluate supplier internal functions to assess performance and provide feedback on operations.
  • Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for supplier engagement throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develop Product Acceptance Sampling Strategies, Approved Supplier Lists, and Control Plans for new products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a technical field with 4+ years of experience in Engineering and/or Quality.
  • Advanced degree in engineering, science, or a technical field with 2+ years of experience in Engineering and/or Quality.
  • PhD in engineering, science, or a technical field with no required years of experience.
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes, electronics, chemical laboratories, or clean room facilities.
  • Experience with electronic components such as magnetics, capacitors, memory, accelerometers, and oscillators (preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as CQE, lead auditor, Six Sigma green/black belt, or PMP (preferred).
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills (preferred).
  • Work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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