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Medtronic

Aug 5, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
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AI generated summary

  • You need an engineering degree, 2 years of experience (or advanced degree with no experience). Nice to have: nonconforming product management, SAP/Agile knowledge, bilingual (Eng/Sp), ISO13485 Lead Auditor.
  • You will ensure supplier quality, monitor parts, evaluate supplier performance, provide NPD support, define inspection requirements, and investigate defects to maintain product standards.

Requirements

  • Must Have: Minimum Requirements
  • Requires Engineering bachelor’s Degree
  • Requires 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
  • Nice to Have:
  • Experience managing nonconforming products investigations and corrective actions
  • Experience/ knowledge with SAP, Agile, Trackwise and Factory Works systems.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Lead Auditor Certified (ISO13485)

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.
  • Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
  • Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
  • Collaborates with Component /Design/ NPD 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.
  • Investigates Supplier caused defects and non-conformances using investigation tool such as fishbone DMAIC among others.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Supplier Quality Engineer II position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with no experience.

What are the key responsibilities of a Supplier Quality Engineer II?

The key responsibilities include ensuring supplier quality, qualifying suppliers, monitoring parts throughout the manufacturing cycle, evaluating supplier performance, collaborating with engineering teams, defining inspection requirements, and investigating supplier-caused defects.

Are there any specific software or systems knowledge required?

Yes, experience or knowledge of SAP, Agile, Trackwise, and Factory Works systems is preferred.

Is bilingualism a plus for this role?

Yes, being bilingual in English and Spanish is considered a nice-to-have qualification.

What does the Pre-Market Supplier Quality involve?

It involves providing quality engineering support to New Product Development (NPD), ensuring quality parts, preventing defects, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve product quality.

What kind of certification is preferred for candidates?

A Lead Auditor Certification for ISO13485 is a nice-to-have qualification for this role.

Is there any physical requirement for this position?

Yes, the role requires the employee to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

What kind of benefits does Medtronic offer?

Medtronic offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits package, and a wide range of resources and compensation plans to support employees at every career and life stage.

Does Medtronic have a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity?

Yes, Medtronic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Medtronic

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Mission & Purpose

Medtronic is a global medical technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of medical devices and therapies. The company's products and solutions cover a broad spectrum of healthcare areas, including cardiac and vascular therapies, diabetes management, neurological and spinal treatments, surgical technologies, and more. Medtronic's ultimate mission is to improve the lives of patients around the world by advancing medical innovation, providing life-saving and life-enhancing solutions, and transforming the way healthcare is delivered. Their purpose is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend the lives of patients through cutting-edge medical technologies, personalised therapies, and continuous research and development. With a commitment to delivering quality and affordable healthcare solutions, Medtronic seeks to make a positive impact on patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems worldwide.