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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
47 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$110,400–$165,600
across 45 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality components, materials, and services in compliance with purchasing controls. You will manage day-to-day operations including monitoring systems for supplier performance, overseeing corrective and preventive actions, and leading cross-functional teams to resolve quality or compliance issues found during inspection. Your role involves managing nonconforming products while ensuring adherence to FDA, international requirements, and Quality System Regulations. To succeed, you must possess a degree in engineering or science and demonstrate expertise in risk assessment, project planning, and team mentoring. You will navigate the complexities of medical device manufacturing by maintaining rigorous quality standards for supplied products, ultimately ensuring that all materials meet strict safety and regulatory specifications within a highly regulated healthcare technology environment.
Manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure the delivery of quality components, materials, and services.
Develop and maintain monitoring systems to track supplier performance, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
Lead cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve supplier-related quality or compliance issues during production.
Direct the team in executing corrective and preventive actions for audit findings and complaint investigations.
Ensure all supplied products comply with purchasing controls, FDA regulations, and international quality standards.
Oversee risk reduction initiatives and manage nonconforming products in accordance with company policy.
Mentor, coach, and develop staff to meet performance goals and professional development objectives.
Manage daily operations by prioritizing strategic initiatives and conducting regular performance reviews for direct reports.
What we're looking for
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 7+ years of experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or a regulated industry and 5+ years of leadership experience.
Alternatively, requires an Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or a regulated industry and 5+ years of leadership experience.
Candidates with degrees from outside the United States must satisfy requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Requires experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and managing performance in a regulated environment.
Requires experience with supplier quality, corrective/preventive actions, and compliance with FDA and international regulations.
An MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field is preferred.
ASQ CQE, CQA, or CSQP certifications and Six Sigma or Lean Green/Black Belt certifications are preferred.
GMP
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Management
CAPA
MS Office
ERP Systems
Quality Engineering
New Product Development
Control Plans
Test Method Validation
Project Management
ISO 13485
FDA Quality System
CAPA
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Management
Process Validation
Six Sigma
Change Control
Nonconforming Product Control
Quality Engineering
Product Reliability
Continuous Improvement