Senior Quality Engineering Manager

Medtronic • Cheshire, MN

2d • 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 Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. The Senior Quality Engineering Manager provides leadership for manufacturing quality engineering. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of quality engineers and technicians supporting manufacturing operations while partnering cross‑functionally to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The position also plays a key role in developing and executing multi‑site quality improvement strategies that strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and enhance product reliability. 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 5 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 7+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry with 5+ years of leadership experience OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry with 5+ years of leadership experience
• Required Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, root cause investigation methods, and CAPA processes.
• Experience working within regulated environments such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.
• Manufacturing quality leadership
• Cross‑site collaboration and influence
• Strategic problem solving and risk management
• Regulatory and quality system expertise
• Data‑driven decision making
• Continuous improvement leadership
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Master’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field.
• ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading cross‑site or enterprise quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, process capability, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a manufacturing quality engineering team responsible for product and process quality within production operations.
• Provide quality oversight for manufacturing processes, including nonconformance investigations, CAPA, and process improvements.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes and consistent product quality.
• Lead and coordinate a multi‑site quality improvement plan, driving alignment across sites to improve quality system effectiveness and operational performance.
• Establish quality metrics, monitor performance trends, and drive actions to address systemic quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards, including FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and other global regulations.
• Support manufacturing transfers, process validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across sites.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide quality leadership during internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and management reviews.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

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: Senior