Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with internal and contract manufacturing engineering teams to ensure purchased products and / or components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain quality records per established processes – design history files, risk management, change requests across the product lifecycle.

• Collaborate with engineering and extended teams to lead Product Acceptance, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, Production Parts Approval Process, as applicable.

• Perform duties as the technical liaison between contract manufacturers and Medtronic site(s) – devise and implement methods/ procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy, stability and control of products and/ or production equipment.

• Monitor parts through the development and production value stream, communicate and resolve issues in a timely manner (including leading nonconformance assessments, investigations, corrective and preventive actions)

• Partner with global functions and contract manufacturers to ensure designated suppliers are monitored on a regular basis (via audits, onsite reviews, continuous improvement initiatives etc.) for ensuring continued adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.

Location : Memphis, Tennessee

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 <2 5 % of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume .

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience , OR

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experienc e, OR

• PhD with 0 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have ( Preferred Qualifications )

• Proven experience collaborating with global engineering teams within the medical device industry.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments and build strong, effective working relationships.

• ASQ Quality certifications preferred, including CQE, CSQP, and/or CQA.

• Lead Auditor certification preferred.

• Hands-on experience with metrology, statistical analysis tools, and supplier auditing processes.

• Strong knowledge of international standards related to product development, production controls, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.