Senior Quality Engineer - CST - Memphis, TN (Onsite)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quality Engineer to join our dynamic cross-functional team within the Spine and Biologics Portfolio, Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit. CST is at the forefront of developing innovative spinal medical technologies that address evolving clinical needs and enhance patient care, supported by a strong portfolio of trusted solutions known for quality, integrity, and reliability in cranial and spinal procedures. In this high-impact role, you will lead and coordinate quality assurance activities across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and excellence throughout the product lifecycle. You will also be instrumental in driving production and supplier quality strategies, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize processes, strengthen product performance, and support operational excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience , OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience , OR PhD with 0 years of relevant experience
- Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience collaborating with global engineering teams within the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments and build strong, effective working relationships.
- ASQ Quality certifications preferred, including CQE, CSQP, and/or CQA.
- Lead Auditor certification preferred.
- Hands-on experience with metrology, statistical analysis tools, and supplier auditing processes.
- Strong knowledge of international standards related to product development, production controls, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and contract manufacturing engineering teams to ensure purchased products and / or components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain quality records per established processes - design history files, risk management, change requests across the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineering and extended teams to lead Product Acceptance, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, Production Parts Approval Process, as applicable.
- Perform duties as the technical liaison between contract manufacturers and Medtronic site(s) - devise and implement methods/ procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy, stability and control of products and / or production equipment.
- Monitor parts through the development and production value stream, communicate and resolve issues in a timely manner (including leading nonconformance assessments, investigations, corrective and preventive actions)
- Partner with global functions and contract manufacturers to ensure designated suppliers are monitored on a regular basis (via audits, onsite reviews, continuous improvement initiatives etc.) for ensuring continued adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
