Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer provides specialized Supplier Quality Engineering expertise in additive manufacturing (AM), supporting supplier qualification, process validation, risk assessment, and continuous improvement. The role serves as a technical subject matter expert for additive manufacturing supplier quality and supports supplier selection, qualification, validation, and performance management. It helps ensure AM processes, materials, equipment, and controls meet quality and regulatory requirements, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify risks, drive improvements, and deliver high-quality products and components. The position is based onsite in Memphis, Tennessee, and involves collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams, with up to 25% travel to supplier and business locations. The role partners with external suppliers to ensure purchased materials, components, and services meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related quality-focused role supporting regulated manufacturing environments.
- 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
- Experience supporting additive manufacturing technologies, processes, materials, equipment, or supplier networks.
- Experience conducting supplier assessments, supplier qualification activities, audits, or quality system evaluations.
- Experience with PPAP, process validation, manufacturing process controls, CAPA, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, supplier quality requirements, and risk management principles within regulated industries.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or similar quality certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess and qualify additive manufacturing suppliers through technical evaluations, process reviews, and quality system assessments.
- Lead supplier audits and oversight activities to verify compliance with quality requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable industry standards.
- Evaluate additive manufacturing process capability, validation strategies, and manufacturing controls to ensure consistent product quality.
- Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier qualification, and validation activities for new and existing suppliers.
- Investigate supplier quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and monitor the effectiveness of improvements.
- Partner with New Product Development, Component Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to support supplier engagement throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop and implement risk-based supplier quality strategies for additive manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies.
- Define receiving inspection requirements, test methods, and quality controls to support product acceptance and supplier performance objectives.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Global well-being program
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
- 401(k) plan with 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
