Quality Systems Manager - Brooklyn Center, MN

Medtronic • Brooklyn Center, MN

2d • $120,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Medtronic at the Energy and Components Center (MECC) facility in Brooklyn Center, MN, a key site for the Global Operations and Supply Chain Central Region. As the Quality Systems Manager, you will ignite a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, empowering teams to challenge conventions and deliver breakthrough results. You’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Medtronic’s mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for patients around the world. This role requires bold leadership and a commitment to tackling systemic healthcare challenges. The Quality Systems Manager position provides leadership and resources to ensure compliance with all elements of the Quality Management System throughout the organization. This role also ensures quality system performance is measured and routinely reported or escalated to executive management. The position leads by example in the use of MPS (Medtronic Performance System) to drive continuous improvement and talent development, while facilitating “One Best Way” and the “Medtronic Mindset” within the Manufacturing Quality process. Reporting to the MECC Quality Site Leader, you will lead the QMS, CAPA, internal and external audits, change control and training. Medtronic is committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. We are working 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Manufacturing Quality experience within a highly regulated industry OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant Manufacturing Quality experience within a highly regulated industry.
• This role is 100% onsite at our MECC - Brooklyn Center manufacturing site.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
• Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (for roles below Principal level).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Medical, Pharmaceutical or highly regulated product industry.
• Experience managing a team of Quality Engineers and Specialists.
• DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification and demonstrated experience leading DMAIC Projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen Events and multiple Quality-related functions.
• Experience with vascular / neurovascular products.
• Strong leadership, change management, and transformation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and talent management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing site toward excellence in product quality and operational excellence, fostering a culture that prioritizes quality and puts patients first.
• Champion continuous improvement and quality excellence, embedding quality in every aspect of operations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Mentor and coach employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Ensure manufacturing operations are inspection-ready every day by maintaining rigorous quality standards and documentation practices.
• Implement robust quality control processes and regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in Global Operations & Supply Chain, Strategy & Technology, Supplier Quality, Micro & Sterilization Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and others to drive Quality and Enterprise Operations strategies.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Provide expertise in interpreting policies and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Lead audit and inspection preparation, resolve findings, and liaising with auditing groups and inspectors.
• Facilitate uniform standards worldwide and enable best-practice sharing.
• Create a culture of continuous learning across areas of responsibility, identifying root causes of quality issues and institutionalizing organizational learning.

Benefits

• 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
• 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)
• 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: Principal