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New · posted Nov 10

Medtronic · Medical Devices

Supplier Quality Engineer II

  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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Pay$80K–$120K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationBrooklyn Park, MN
LevelAssociate & Specialist
FunctionSupplier Quality
DeadlineCloses Nov 18, 2026

The role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Nov 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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience OR master's degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualificationsnice to have

  • Medical device industry experience and working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and 21 CFR Part 820.
  • Experience applying Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) or Lean Six Sigma principles; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
  • Statistical data analysis experience, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with risk management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), or Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) validation.
  • Experience interfacing with internal customers, suppliers, and external regulatory agencies.

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.

Skills named in this posting

What you'll do

The Supplier Quality function supports enterprise operations by partnering with suppliers and cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure purchased parts, materials, and services meet quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

This Supplier Quality Engineer II position is based at Medtronic’s Brooklyn Park, Minnesota site and supports enterprise operations through supplier qualification, New Product Development, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement activities in a regulated medical device environment.

This position requires onsite work five days per week.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer II, you will support supplier quality activities from supplier qualification through manufacturing, with potential involvement in New Product Development (NPD). You will monitor supplier performance, address quality issues, conduct supplier audits, and partner with Component Engineering and other quality teams to ensure purchased components meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure suppliers deliver parts, materials, and services that meet established quality requirements.
  • Qualify suppliers according to company standards and support receiving inspection and supplier quality programs.
  • Monitor supplier parts throughout the manufacturing cycle and drive resolution of supplier-related quality issues.
  • Develop and prioritize supplier audit schedules and conduct audits against Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and applicable quality standards.
  • Evaluate supplier processes and quality systems, communicate findings, and drive appropriate improvements.
  • Provide Supplier Quality Engineering support throughout the New Product Development lifecycle for newly qualified parts.
  • Partner with Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality teams on product acceptance sampling strategies, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and control plans.
  • Define receiving inspection requirements and support validation of applicable internal test methods.

Pay and benefits

$80,000 – $120,000 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

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):$80,000.00 - $120,000.00

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

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 here 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.

  • Health, dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match

  • Paid time off

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement

  • Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Where you'll work

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Working conditions

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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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

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.

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.

Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 10, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 79% above the US median for Supplier Quality roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$80,000 to $120,000 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in Minnesota5 roles publishing pay

Middle half $52,000 to $87,500, median $55,500

Associate & Specialist roles in the US11 roles publishing pay

Middle half $52,500 to $82,750, median $56,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$80,000—$120,000
Minnesota$52,000$55,500$87,500
All US$52,500$56,000$82,750

This role: Medtronic's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Supplier Quality roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 10, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Supplier Quality

The general path across 83 open Supplier Quality roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medtronic's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Supplier Quality Engineer · Co-op

    $56K median19 open

  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer · Supplier Quality Engineer

    $122K median45 open

  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Supplier Quality Engineering Manager · Supplier Quality Manager

    $145K median14 open

  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Project Quality, Vendor Qualification · Associate Director, Quality Assurance

    4 open

  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: Vice President, Product & Supplier Quality

    1 open

Career resources on Supplier Quality

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 21 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 6 linesLab testing and methods: 2 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 2 linesValidation and qualification: 4 linesQuality systems and risk: 13 linesCollaboration and leadership: 5 linesGMPLab testingInvestigationsValidationQuality systemsTeamwork
  • Quality systems and risk13
  • GMP and compliance6
  • Collaboration and leadership5
  • Validation and qualification4
  • Lab testing and methods2
  • Investigations and CAPA2

Regulatory intelligence

The rules, regulations and standards behind this role

The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Supplier Quality work in medical devices, led by the three this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.

From Regulatory News

Manufacturing and quality coverage for this profession

Company hiring pulse

Medtronic on Regulatory Jobs

25
Open roles
25
Distinct roles
13
Locations

By discipline

  • Quality16 64%
  • Regulatory7 28%
  • Clinical2 8%

By level

  • Senior & Principal15 60%
  • Associate & Specialist6 24%
  • Manager4 16%
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