Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

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Fecha final: 24 de julio de 2026 (Quedan 10 días para realizar la solicitud) job requisition : R71943

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** The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer for New Product Development (NPD) within the Cardio Vascular Surgery Operating Unit (OU) is responsible for driving supplier quality excellence to support the successful development and launch of innovative Aortic devices. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure robust component development, qualification, and release processes that align with program timelines and regulatory requirements.

This role will excel in managing supplier changes during NPD programs, effectively communicating and resolving issues, and assessing the impact of changes on existing qualifications and validations to ensure seamless program execution. The Cardio Vascular Surgery Operating Unit is a key growth driver within Medtronic’s Cardiovascular Portfolio, combining deep clinical expertise with cutting-edge innovation. Our portfolio spans Cardiac Surgery and Aortic care positioning us at the forefront of surgical advancement and enabling scalable impact across global healthcare systems.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
** Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
*** Provide Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the 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
* Provide 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
* Manage strategic Contract Manufacturers (CMs) at Medtronic, with accountability for product and process changes, performance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensure that suppliers consistently deliver quality parts, materials, and services
* Lead supplier’s qualification strategy and managing supplier quality deliverables for major/moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products
* Manage projects and timelines for supplier deliverables and quality improvements, using structured project management practices to coordinate tasks, track milestones, escalate risks and communicate status clearly to stakeholders
* Manage supplier changes as they evolve during NPD programs, including assessing the impact of changes on existing qualifications and validations
* Develop compliant solutions to moderately complex problems
* Collaborate with suppliers to resolve change-related issues effectively and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to program timelines
* Plan and lead supplier audits to qualify suppliers and to assess compliance with regulatory standards and…