Senior Quality Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Dec 2025.

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.

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

The Senior Quality Engineer will play a critical role in driving quality systems improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for leading CAPAs, managing quality improvement projects and collaborating across departments to enhance product quality and process effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

100% onsite at our Rice Creek, MN site.

• Manage CAPA lifecycle, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, preventive measures and ensure timely completion.
• Plan, execute and monitor quality improvement projects to enhance product reliability and process efficiency.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables using project management tools.
• Develop, track and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and delivering cost-effective solutions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, including resource constraints or financial overruns, to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Strategically allocate personnel, equipment and materials to ensure efficient project execution while minimizing resource bottlenecks.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing and other teams to achieve project goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on quality processes and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, performance metrics and quality improvements to stakeholders and leadership.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability across teams to promote operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry

• Minimum of 2 years in a quality engineering role within the medical device or related industry.
• Proven experience managing CAPAs and leading cross‑functional quality projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems (e.g., FDA regulations, ISO 13485).
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys).
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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.

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:
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