Supplier Qual Engineer II - CST - Boxborough, MA

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Jun 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission-to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life-we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.

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Job Description:

As a Supplier Quality Engineer II, you will play an integral role in ensuring the quality and reliability of supplier-provided materials, components, and services. You will lead supplier qualification activities, develop and execute risk-based audit plans, and assess supplier performance to ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure suppliers consistently deliver high-quality parts, materials, and services that meet Medtronic requirements.

* Qualify and approve suppliers in accordance with company standards and support supplier certification programs to drive quality and cost-effectiveness.

* Monitor supplier performance from sourcing through manufacturing, proactively identifying, communicating, and resolving supplier-related quality issues.

* Develop, prioritize, and execute supplier audit schedules to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

* Assess suppliers' quality systems, manufacturing processes, and operational performance, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.

* Provide Supplier Quality Engineering support for New Product Development (NPD) projects, partnering with Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality teams to ensure robust supplier selection and qualification.

* Drive quality planning and compliance activities throughout the NPD lifecycle, ensuring purchased materials and components meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

* Collaborate with Component Engineers to develop product acceptance sampling strategies, manage Approved Supplier List (ASL) activities, deploy Supplier-Owned Quality initiatives, and establish control plans for new products.

* Define Receiving Inspection requirements and support validation of internal Medtronic test methods used to verify supplier-provided components and materials.

* Implement strategies that prevent defects, improve supplier performance, and support the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-quality products to customers.

Location:

Boxborough, MA

Onsite:
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We're working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 15% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Minimum requirement:

* Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technical field with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience,

* OR Advance degree in Engineering or Technical field with minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

* Experience supporting supplier qualification, supplier audits, supplier development, and supplier performance management within a…