Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager (Anaheim, CA or Remote within the US)

Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager (Anaheim, CA or Remote within the US)Location:Anaheim, California, United StatesRequisition #:21000TO9Post Date:6 hours agoSupplier Quality Engineering Program Manager21000TO9Anaheim, CA or Remote within the USCareers That Change LivesIn this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager for Global Supplier Quality Transfers and Acquisitions, you will have responsibility for overseeing program, integration and remediation supplier controls activities of newly acquired companies. This key role will manage the supplier integration plan, drive milestones and deliverables and manage program execution while ensuring compliance with established external standards and internal requirements.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.Establish and drive Supplier Management Integration plan for new acquisitions.

Completes collaboration with key Quality, Supply Management and Operations stakeholders on program strategy and execution.

Manages overall schedule with clear program deliverables and milestones and escalates risk appropriately.

Manage program resourcing and drives accountability to meet program deliverables and milestones.

Provides oversight for the development and maintenance of supplier management quality programs, systems, processes and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and that the performance and quality of services conform to established internal and external standards and guidelines.

Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, and internal regulations to ensure compliance.

Implements communication mechanisms to provide continuing process oversight and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Prepares reports and/or necessary documentation (i.e.: Corrective and Preventative Actions) and provides to applicable stakeholders, both internal and external.

Facilitates uniform standards and enables best practice sharing, thereby fostering the achievement of companys mission globally.

Implements and manages Supplier Management KPIs and MetricsCoaching/mentoring new acquisitions for smooth transition to Medtronic.

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 Program Management in a regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 3+ years of work experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or Program Management experience in a regulated industry.Nice to Have: Preferred QualificationsBS degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering

Experience in integrating an acquisition into Medtronic

Supplier Quality subject matter expertise

Program Management experience in an acquisition environment

Excellent leadership skills,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)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.