Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI
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A Day in the Life
The Grand Rapids, Michigan manufacturing site produces approximately 600 finished products, including cannulae and beating heart products used across Medtronic’s cardiovascular portfolio. The Supplier Quality Engineering function partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure purchased materials, components, and finished devices meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
This position is based in Grand Rapids, MI and requires onsite work five (5) days per week to support supplier quality activities, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional collaboration. This role has minimal travel.
As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will support supplier quality management activities for purchased materials and components used in manufacturing. This role is responsible for supplier performance oversight, investigation of supplier-related quality issues, implementation of supplier controls, and support of product and process changes to ensure compliance with quality system and regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage supplier quality performance and monitor supplier compliance with quality requirements for materials, components, and services.
Lead investigations related to supplier quality issues, nonconforming materials, Supplier Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), Material Review Board activities, and inspection findings.
Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, including Approved Supplier List (ASL) additions and supplier setup across applicable quality and business systems.
Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to develop product acceptance strategies, supplier control plans, and quality requirements for new products and processes.
Define receiving inspection requirements and support validation of internal test methods associated with supplied products.
Evaluate supplier change notifications and assess potential impacts to manufacturing operations, inventory, acceptance activities, and product configurations.
Apply statistical quality techniques to analyze supplier performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other quality improvement methodologies.
Required Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience investigating quality issues, nonconforming products, corrective actions, or supplier-related quality concerns.
Knowledge of quality systems, regulated manufacturing environments, or supplier quality processes.
Ability to analyze data and apply problem-solving methodologies to support quality and process improvements.
Experience in supplier quality engineering within the medical device industry or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, statistical quality control methods, and Six Sigma principles.
Experience with supplier controls, process validation, auditing, failure investigations, nonconforming product management, and protocol or report development.
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or ASQ Lead Auditor certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
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.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$99,200.00 - $148,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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