Supplier Quality Engineering Manager (Mounds View, MN, Anaheim, CA or Remote in the US)

Supplier Quality Engineering Manager (Mounds View, MN, Anaheim, CA or Remote in the US)Location:Mounds View, Minnesota, United StatesRequisition #:21000TOBPost Date:7 hours agoSupplier Quality Engineering Manager21000TOBMounds View, MN, Anaheim, CA or Remote within the USCareers That Change LivesIn this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineering Manager for Global Supplier Quality Transfers and Acquisitions, you will have responsibility for overseeing supplier quality engineers performing integration and remediation activities of newly acquired companies as well as talent development and growth of the team.This leader is also responsible for resource management and ensuring compliance to Supplier Controls established in Medtronics Quality System.Our Global Quality Strategy is rooted in the Medtronic Mission and our Quality Policy. Being a trusted partner means always putting patient safety first, upholding product quality, and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our business relationships and programs.A Day in the LifeResponsibilities may include the following and other duties as assigned.Plan and provide strategic direction related to attainment of Supplier Quality improvement initiatives

Lead and drive Supplier Quality improvements through robust technical solutions and process improvements

Ensure Supplier Control processes are embedded in daily activities and provide oversight of adherence to requirements

Leads investigation of critical quality issues through use of structured problem-solving approaches

Quality governance of selection of new suppliers to the Approved Supplier List (ASL)

Collaborates with cross-functional resources to achieve desired results

Monitors and communicates Supplier Quality performance metrics

Oversees trends and monitors performance of suppliers and takes actions when needed

Provides supervision, coaching and mentoring to direct reports. This includes the areas of priorities, work directions, objectives setting, developmental opportunities including technical competency, and performance management work direction

Recruit, retain, grow, and manage organizational talent

Responsibilities may also include the following and other duties may be assigned.Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the companys design and development of new medical device products or software systems.

May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.

Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.

Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.

Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.

Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.

Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.

Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.

Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 3+ year of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or experience in a regulated industry.Nice to Have: Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree preferred in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering

Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience

Medtronic product experience

Prior experience in acquisitions or manufacturing/operations transfer quality role with leading and overseeing groups of engineers

Excellent leadership skills, ability to identify and hire talent to support the business needs

Good communication and presentation skills, especially with higher management on business-critical initiatives

Prior experience in medical device

Knowledge of medical device regulatory laws and standards

Lean sigma certification / ASQ certifications

About MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)Ability to travel (25% Domestic and International)It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.