Senior Design Quality Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Memphis, TN
Salary
$115,000–$147,600 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 25, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $131k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $140,100–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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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 77 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,800–$187,200 across 77 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Design Quality Engineer

As a Sr. Design Quality Engineer, you will join the team to develop and evaluate designs that meet medical device product requirements while optimizing for manufacturability, reliability, and cost. You will verify functionality by developing design test methodologies and specifications to ensure performance standards are met. Your daily work involves utilizing project management and lean sigma methodologies like DMAIC and Design for Reliability and Manufacturability. You will employ statistical tools including Minitab, DOE, SPC, ANOVA, and regression analysis while performing FMEA risk assessments under ISO 14971. Key responsibilities include executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols, managing CAPA and root cause analysis, and maintaining technical documentation such as PSURs and CERs to comply with EU MDR and FDA 21 CFR part 820 requirements. You will also manage PPAP documentation for manufacturing transfer projects.

What you'll do

  • Develop and evaluate medical device designs optimized for manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
  • Create design test methodologies and specifications to verify product functionality and performance requirements.
  • Perform statistical analysis using Minitab, DOE, SPC, ANOVA, and regression analysis.
  • Conduct risk assessments using FMEA and ISO 14971 standards.
  • Execute process qualifications including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
  • Manage CAPA and root cause analysis to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain technical documentation, safety reports, and clinical evaluation files for EU MDR compliance.
  • Complete PPAP documentation, including control plans and process flows, for manufacturing transfer projects.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • 2 years of experience as a quality, product, or validation engineer.
  • 2 years of experience with DMAIC methodology and statistical tools including Minitab, DOE, SPC, ANOVA, and regression analysis.
  • 2 years of experience with risk management using FMEA and ISO 14971.
  • 2 years of experience with problem-solving techniques including A3 thinking, PDCA, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.
  • 2 years of experience with QMS processes, FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, and Good Documentation Practices.
  • 2 years of experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • 2 years of experience with EU MDR requirements including PSUR, CER, and Technical Documentation files.

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