New · posted Oct 20
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer II
- Fridley, MN
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Closes Oct 27, 2026 · 8 days left
The role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Oct 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
What you need
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree.
- Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives within a regulated industry.
- Experience analyzing process performance and using data to drive quality improvements.
- Experience working with quality systems, compliance requirements, or continuous improvement programs.
Nice to Havenice to have
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with First Time Quality (FTQ), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading cross-functional quality or process improvement projects.
- Knowledge of manufacturing risk management, process validation, or quality engineering tools.
- Experience establishing and monitoring quality metrics and performance indicators.
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.
What you'll do
The Quality Engineering function partners across manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to improve product and process performance through risk identification, prevention, and continuous improvement. This team focuses on strengthening quality systems, advancing First Time Quality (FTQ) practices, reducing manufacturing and process variation, and supporting compliant, scalable operations that prioritize patient safety and product quality.
This Hybrid Flex position is based at Rice Creek - West and requires onsite presence four days per week. 25% travel is required.
As a Quality Engineer II, you will drive initiatives that improve manufacturing and business process quality by reducing risk, improving process stability, and embedding First Time Quality principles across operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable quality improvements, strengthen compliance, and support projects that enhance operational performance and product quality.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned
- Lead projects that reduce factory escape risks across internal and external manufacturing sites.
- Drive elimination of rework and reprocessing activities to improve process efficiency and value stream stability.
- Define, implement, and enhance First Time Quality (FTQ) programs, metrics, and governance processes.
- Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to embed quality controls into new production lines and equipment.
- Implement First Time Quality principles within transactional and non-manufacturing processes.
- Support development and maintenance of a compliant, scalable Quality Management System.
- Interpret regulatory requirements, agency guidelines, and internal policies to ensure compliance.
- Manage project activities including planning, risk identification, issue resolution, resource coordination, and communication of project status.
Pay and benefits
$79,200 – $118,800 a year
Employer providedMedtronic 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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00
This 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:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Paid time off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Short-term incentive plan (MIP)
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Where you'll work
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U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 20, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 18% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in Minnesota19 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US302 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $79,200 | — | $118,800 |
| Minnesota (middle half) | $92,000 | $99,000 | $111,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $102,625 | $120,250 | $137,500 |
This role: Medtronic's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 20, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 895 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medtronic's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Quality systems and risk7
- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance3
- Lab testing and methods3
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
Company hiring pulse
Medtronic on Regulatory Jobs
- 23
- Open roles
- 19
- Distinct roles
- 12
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality18 78%
- Regulatory5 22%
By level
- Senior & Principal15 65%
- Associate & Specialist7 30%
- Manager1 4%
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Applications close October 27. $79K–$119K a year, employer provided.