Senior Quality Engineer

Minneapolis, MN
$96,800-145,200 per year
Permanent
Full-time

3 hours ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Sep 2025At 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 LifeAt 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.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 Engineer will play a critical role in driving quality systems improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for leading CAPAs, managing quality improvement projects and collaborating across departments to enhance product quality and process effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.This is 100% onsite role at our Rice Creek, MN location.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Manage CAPA lifecycle, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and preventive measures and ensure timely completion.Plan, execute and monitor quality improvement projects to enhance product reliability and process efficiency.Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables using project management tools.Develop, track and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and delivering cost-effective solutions.Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, including resource constraints or financial overruns, to ensure on-time delivery.Strategically allocate personnel, equipment and materials to ensure efficient project execution while minimizing resource bottlenecks.Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing and other teams to achieve project goals.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on quality processes and regulatory standards.Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, performance metrics and quality improvements to stakeholders and leadership.Foster a culture of quality and accountability across teams to promote operational excellence.Must Have: Minimum RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industryNice to HaveMinimum of 2 years in a quality engineering role within the medical device or related industry.Must have proven experience managing CAPAs and leading cross-functional quality projects.Strong knowledge of quality systems (e.g., FDA regulations, ISO 13485).Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys).Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic 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):$96,800.00 - $145,200.00This 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, and Simple 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), and Capital 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.Further details are available at the link below:About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity .It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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