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$160k
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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
58 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$118,400–$177,600
across 55 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers at the Medtronic Tempe Campus to ensure the delivery of high-quality components, materials, and services in compliance with purchasing controls. You will be responsible for managing supplier performance through monitoring systems, leading cross-functional teams to resolve quality or compliance issues found during inspection, and overseeing corrective and preventive actions such as nonconformances and CAPA activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field, along with extensive experience in regulated industries and leadership. You will navigate complex requirements including FDA inspections and notified body audits while managing team development and performance. Relevant expertise may include electronics, PCBA manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean, and certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, or CSQP to solve critical supply chain quality risks.
Manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure the delivery of quality components and materials.
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 strict compliance with purchasing controls and support internal, external, and FDA audits.
Mentor, coach, and develop staff members to meet performance goals and professional development objectives.
Oversee supplier change control processes and global quality improvement programs.
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, 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, or a regulated industry and 5+ years of leadership experience.
Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Experience in Electronics or PCBA manufacturing is preferred.
ASQ CQE, CQA, and/or CSQP certifications are preferred.
First Time Quality (FTQ) Coach, Six Sigma, or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, project planning, and leadership skills are required.
Proven ability to influence others, negotiate, manage risk, and communicate complex technical challenges to upper management is required.
GMP
ISO 13485
21 CFR Part 820
Root Cause Analysis
New Product Development (NPD)
Process Validation
Design Transfer
Supplier Audit
Risk Assessment
Technical Documentation
Continuous Improvement
PPAP
IQ/OQ/PQ
FMEA
DFX
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
SAP
Trackwise
Windchill
Agile
Quality Management Systems
Root Cause Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Design Control
Project Management