<p>We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Dec 2025</p> <p>At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.</p> <p>A Day in the Life</p> <p>A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.</p> <p>In this exciting role as a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility for management of supplier transfers within the Global Supplier Quality Supplier Change Implementation Team. You will have responsibility for and authority to provide Quality Assurance Engineering representation to select business teams facilitating front-end design, design transfer to manufacturing, and process improvements to obtain optimum product reliability, safety, and effectiveness. Coordinate feedback of quality indicators and statistics to business team for use in business decisions. Perform, direct, or consult in supplier validations. QA approvals for Engineering Change Notices, test methods, and test equipment to assure the design and production of medical devices are in compliance with applicable standards.</p> <p>Our Global Quality Strategy is rooted in the Medtronic Mission and our Quality Policy. Being a 'trusted partner' means always putting patient safety first, upholding product quality, and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our business relationships and programs.</p> <p>Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Define component qualification strategy (PPAP), partner with suppliers to develop qualification plan, report performance, and demonstrate release readiness. Author or review key component engineering lifecycle deliverables throughout product development, as defined by procedures. Define control plans to ensure appropriate acceptance activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Execute Product Qualification activities ensuring suppliers are capable of delivering quality products and materials.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the Product lifecycle.</p> </li><li> <p>Execute Product Acceptance Strategy and associated test method validation at suppliers.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, and Supplier Owned Quality deployment for transferred products.</p> </li></ul> <p>Must Have: Minimum Requirements:</p> <p>To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.</p> <ul> <li>Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or Technical field and minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5+ years relevant experience OR PhD with 3+ years relevant experience. </li></ul> <p>Nice to Have</p> <ul> <li> <p>Requires mastery level knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of several other areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have deep knowledge of project management.</p> </li><li> <p>Supplier Controls process knowledge and experience, including creation and maintenance of supplier files in the approved supplier list (ASL)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in Windchill and Agile PLM systems</p> </li><li> <p>Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to implantable and non-implantable medical devices</p> </li><li> <p>ASQ CQE, CQA and/or CSQP certification</p> </li><li> <p>First Time Quality Coach (FTQ) / Six Sigma/ DFSS / Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certified</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge with PPAP process and part/product validation and qualification</p> </li><li> <p>Strong knowledge of metrology & measurement techniques; statistical analysis (e.g. Ppk/Cpk, standard deviation, correlation) in Minitab, measurement uncertainty, GD&T, Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated track record of effectively influencing and negotiating with suppliers and leading effective/successful change initiatives</p> </li><li> <p>Skilled in project leadership practices, including ability to balance risk and benefit, effectively influence diverse teams, and ownership of responsibility for outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent downward, lateral, and upward communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organizational and presentation skills</p> </li><li> <p>Good balance of high level strategic and detailed tactical thought processes</p> </li><li> <p>Strong competencies in judgment and problem solving (especially root cause analysis)</p> </li></ul> <p>Travel:</p> <ul> <li>In this role periodic travel is expected to suppliers or other Medtronic facilities. Travel is less than 25%. </li></ul> <p>Physical Job Requirements</p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.</p> <p>The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.</p> <p>Benefits & Compensation</p> <p>Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package</p> <p>A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.</p> <p>Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$120,000.00 - $180,000.00</p> <p>This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).</p> <p>The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).</p> <p>The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).</p> <p>The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).</p> <p>Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.</p> <p>Further details are available at the link below:</p> <p>Medtronic benefits and compensation plans</p> <p>About Medtronic</p> <p>We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.</p> <p>Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.</p> <p>We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.</p> <p>Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.</p> <p>It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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