Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Sr Supplier Quality EngineerLocation:Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United StatesRequisition #:21000TR8Post Date:3 hours agoSr Supplier Quality EngineerReq Number 21000TR8Brooklyn Center, MNCareers That Change LivesIn this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility for managing supplier quality and relationship for the MECC facility.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 LifeSupplier Selection and Continuous improvementSupport the evaluation and selection of global best-in-class suppliers/OEM through the application of appropriate tools and measurements

Develop a strong relationship with the Suppliers

Prepare and negotiate Quality Agreements with suppliers

Apply process development and materials knowledge to component development and quality issues

Review supplier processes and equipment for optimum output, yield and process stability

Develop and implement supplier improvement programs, which may lead to certification of suppliers/components

Recommend and drive continuous improvements in the Supplier Quality organization, to improve the related systems and processes in Medtronic

TechnicalRepresent the organization as the primary supplier technical contact

Review and approve changes to Medtronic specifications for purchased materials used in production and manage the supplier change execution process with the supplier in partnership other functions

Work with pre-market quality engineer to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.

Develop technical solutions to complex problems using the corrective/preventative action process; Lead cross-functional teams to drive root cause and final resolution of supplier related issues

Responsible for CAPAs associated with supplier issues

Analyze and identify trends from quality data and develop proactive measures with suppliers in support of continuous improvement

Work with Tier 1 Suppliers to ensure adequate controls exist on sub-tier suppliers and that appropriate monitoring is established by the Tier 1 suppliers

Maintain Medtronic supplier audit schedule and lead or participate in the audit/assessment of current or future suppliers, ensuring they are compliant with associated Medtronic policies and GMP/ISO requirements

Maintain Medtronic approved supplier files

Understand and operate to medical device regulatory guidelines and company Quality System procedures

Develop strong partnering relationships with Supply Chain, RD, Design Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering groups

Responsibilities may also include the following and other duties may be assigned.Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.

Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.

Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.

Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.

Evaluates suppliers internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.

Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and 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.

Provides 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.

Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.

Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods.

Must Have: Minimum RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or Technical field with 4+ years of experience in Quality and/or Engineering OR Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or Technical field with 2+ years of experience in Quality and/or EngineeringNice to HaveExperience in working with Suppliers

Green Belt Certification

Experience in Quality

Experience in Medical device industry

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)Travel up to 20%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.