Design Quality Engineer II (Surgical Robotics)

Medtronic • North Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Our Medtronic Surgical team is working to bring the benefits of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to more people and places through a portfolio of robotic & digital solutions. Together, we are working to broaden options and expand access globally for hospitals, surgeons, & patients As a Design Quality Engineer II, you will play a critical role supporting the design quality, risk management, and U.S. launch of innovative surgical robotics and instrumentation, including the Hugo™ platform. This design‑focused quality role works at the intersection of R&D, manufacturing, supplier quality, and regulatory, supporting medical device designs from early development through manufacturing transfer and post‑launch support. You will translate design and risk requirements into effective manufacturing controls, ensuring quality is built into the product from the outset, while operating with a high degree of autonomy and cross‑functional influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, plus 2+ years related work experience, OR Masters degree with 0-2 years related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Design Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles
• Background in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred; aerospace, robotics, or similar considered)
• Hands‑on experience with design risk management, including DFMEA
• Experience working cross‑functionally with manufacturing teams and suppliers
• Experience supporting U.S. product launches, post‑market surveillance, complaints, and/or CAPAs
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Prior exposure to manufacturing or operations environments
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and influence without direct authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design quality and risk management activities, including DFMEA development and cross‑functional risk reviews
• Own and maintain elements of the Product Risk Management File throughout the product lifecycle
• Partner with R&D to embed quality and risk controls into system and design requirements
• Translate design and CTQ requirements into robust manufacturing controls and inspection strategies
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support design transfer, production readiness, and issue resolution
• Support supplier qualification and supplier quality activities, including design‑related inputs
• Develop and apply quality standards, inspection methods, and test procedures to ensure product performance and compliance
• Perform quality testing, statistical analysis, and root‑cause investigations to address nonconformances and CAPAs
• Participate in design reviews, change management, and technical decision‑making
• Support complaint investigations, post‑market activities, and U.S. launch hyper‑care efforts

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• 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.
• 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).
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level