Hiring: Supplier Quality Engineer II - Brooklyn Center, MN Company: Medtronic Location: Brooklyn Center, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:45:18 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Risk Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field and 2+ years of engineering and/or quality experience; or an advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with no prior engineering and/or quality experience required. •2+ years of engineering and/or quality experience; or an advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with no prior engineering and/or quality experience required. Required Skills: •This position is based in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and requires onsite presence four (4) days per week. Limited travel up to 15% may be required to support supplier engagements, audits, and business needs. •Lead investigations and resolution of supplier-related quality and compliance issues identified during incoming inspection or manufacturing operations. •Drive supplier corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, including root cause investigation, containment actions, effectiveness verification, and closure. •Define and execute component qualification strategies, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, qualification planning, and release readiness assessments. •Evaluate and approve supplier change requests to ensure continued compliance with product, quality, and regulatory requirements. •Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supplier teams to address product quality concerns and implement sustainable corrective actions. •Develop and maintain supplier quality controls, acceptance strategies, control plans, and approved supplier documentation for existing and new products. •Assess supplier performance through quality metrics, audits, and operational reviews, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues. •Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements. •Medical device industry experience, including component qualification, validation, or automated optical inspection validation. •For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!