New · posted Oct 14
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Supplier Quality Engineer II
- Memphis, TN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Closes Oct 30, 2026 · 17 days left
The role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier qualification activities.
- Experience with supplier change management, product qualification, and risk assessment processes.
- Experience with receiving inspection, acceptance sampling, and test method validation.
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, Quality System Regulation (QSR), or other applicable regulatory requirements.
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 Supplier Quality Engineering team within Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) supports the Spine & Biologics product portfolio through supplier quality management, supplier change control, and released product support activities. This team partners with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity throughout the product lifecycle.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary
The Supplier Quality Engineer partners with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, and continuity of supply for released products. This role is responsible for supplier performance monitoring, supplier qualification activities, audit execution, change management, and resolution of supplier-related quality issues that impact manufacturing and product availability.
- Ensure suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services for released products.
- Qualify and maintain suppliers in accordance with Medtronic quality requirements and approved supplier processes.
- Lead supplier change qualification activities and execute documentation required for timely implementation.
- Investigate, communicate, and resolve supplier-related quality issues to minimize manufacturing and supply chain impact.
- Develop and execute supplier audit plans to assess compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality system requirements.
- Evaluate supplier quality systems and operational performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with Component Engineering and cross-functional teams to develop acceptance sampling strategies, control plans, and supplier quality requirements.
- Participate in Engineering Review Board (ERB) activities and support disposition of nonconforming materials.
Pay and benefits
$80,000 – $120,000 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):$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
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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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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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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 20% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US209 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $80,000 | — | $120,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $105,500 | $124,500 | $142,500 |
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 14, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Quality systems and risk12
- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance6
- Validation and qualification5
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Documentation and SOPs1
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- Quality17 74%
- Regulatory6 26%
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- Senior & Principal18 78%
- Associate & Specialist4 17%
- Manager1 4%
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Supplier Quality Engineer II at Medtronic
Applications close October 30. $80K–$120K a year, employer provided.