Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - New Product Introductions (NPI)

Must Have: To be considered for this role, the following minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 7+ years of work experience in engineering and/or quality OR a Master’s degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 5+ years of work experience in engineering and/or quality.

Nice to Have

- 8+ years of directly related experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, strongly preferred.

- Experience working on New Product Introductions, strongly preferred.

- Experience working in the medical device, biotechnology, automotive, aerospace or pharmaceutical industry

- Experience with Process Validations and/or Test Method Validations (For Example: IQ, OQ, PQ, and/or TMV)

- Prior experience with electrical, chemical, plastics, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical commodities

- Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA), Master’s degree in Engineering or Scientific field with an emphasis in Engineering,

 Materials, Quality Assurance, or Quality Systems

- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Certification

- Experience with polymers, plastics and injection molding is highly desirable

- Knowledge with PPAP/high volume process and part validation techniques

- Knowledge of the Medical Device regulations (21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485)

- ASQ certified quality engineer (CQE) and/or black belt certification

- Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure

- Ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions as well as mentor others in best practices and

 industry standards where applicable

- Low Cost Country/Asia/Europe experience combined with high tech/med-high volume processes

- Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal customers and

 suppliers, and to develop and present communication plans and strategies. Must be a team player.

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)