Supplier Quality Engineer II

Medtronic•Boulder, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II for its Boulder, Colorado facility. The role works with suppliers and production teams to address quality challenges, improve component quality, establish supplier quality standards, enhance quality system programs, and execute qualification projects with cross-functional teams. The engineer also supports the transition of parts from design into production. Responsibilities may include supplier qualification and oversight, auditing suppliers, monitoring parts throughout the manufacturing cycle, and resolving supplier-related issues. For roles that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality duties, the engineer supports New Product Development through the product lifecycle, helps ensure purchased parts meet applicable industry, regulatory, and customer requirements, and collaborates on acceptance sampling strategies, approved supplier lists, supplier-owned quality, control plans, receiving inspection requirements, and test method validation. The position is onsite five days per week. Medtronic lists a U.S. salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 and eligibility for its short-term Medtronic Incentive Plan. Benefits are described for regular employees, with some benefits dependent on working at least 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience.
For a baccalaureate degree earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
Roles below Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Root cause analysis methodology.
Risk management or CAPA experience.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills in MS Office and ERP systems.
Ability to interface with internal customers, suppliers, and external regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
Qualify suppliers according to company standards and potentially administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection.
Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems.
Develop and prioritize supplier audit schedules to assess compliance with good manufacturing practices and quality standards.
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions and provide feedback on their operations.
Work with production teams and suppliers to address quality challenges and improve component quality.
Establish supplier quality standards, enhance quality system programs, and partner with cross-functional teams on qualification projects.
Support the transition of parts from design to production.
When assigned Pre-Market Supplier Quality duties, provide Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development in partnership with Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality teams.
Provide technical guidance and quality compliance support for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the New Product Development lifecycle.
Help ensure purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified according to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with Component Engineers on Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.
Define receiving inspection requirements as needed and validate associated test methods for internal Medtronic test methods.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance or reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans for regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for regular employees.
Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for regular employees.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for regular employees.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.