Supplier Quality Engineer I - On-site at Medtronic in Boulder, Colorado

Job Description:

Schedule

This position is required to work in office Monday - Friday at the Boulder, CO office.

Careers that Change Lives

In this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineer I, you will have responsibility for covering a specific supplier commodity quality level and improving the quality system. The Surgical Innovation Business is one of the fastest growing businesses and helps patients all over the globe. This role report to the local Supplier Quality manager in Boulder, CO. The individual in the role will have the ability to work with multiple Medtronic teams across the United States.

A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
• Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.
• Communicates with External and Internal stakeholders to overcome quality issues with components.
• Manages and Executes Corrective Action plans with suppliers to address systemic quality issues.
• Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
• Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.
• Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.
• Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods.
• Assist in supporting quality management system updates and modifications to continuously improve Medtronic's quality management system.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience required

• Root Cause Analysis Experience
• Microsoft Suite knowledge (Excel, Word Powerpoint, Vizio, etc)
• Process Validation
• CAPA/SCAPA

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America).

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. Learn more about our benefits here .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

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).