Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Apr 2026 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. A Day in the Life Job Title: Sr Supplier Quality Engineer: Cranial & Spinal Technologies Onsite We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX to support collaboration with local teams and global suppliers. We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. In this exciting role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility for supplier quality activities for the CST O perating Unit (O U ) . The Supplier Quality team primarily supports NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and supplier management activities and processes for the OU. Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes with the goal of restoring long-term quality of life for more patients. CST has a diverse product portfolio spanning spina l implants and instruments, biologics , robotics, navigation , intra-operative imaging, powered surgical instruments, cerebral spinal fluid management and critical care , and advanced energy devices . The scope of this position will primarily focus on powered surgical instruments, cerebral spinal fluid management and critical care, and advanced energy devices but may have responsibilities for other portions of CST. We believe that when people from different cultures , genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result—and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Provides Pre-Market Supplier Quality Engineering support to New Product Introduction (NPI) working in partnership with the project teams and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, which allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products. Drives supplier requirements by collaborating with Product Development Engineering and other cross-functional partners to clarify design intent, identify critical features, and assess feature risk. Partners with suppliers to ensure parts are designed for reliability, manufacturability, and cost. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards including, but not limited to, supplier segmentation, early supplier involvement, supplier selection , approved supplier list requirements, and supplier agreements. May perform supplier audits (QMS and process audits) to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. This may include audit planning, leading audit execution, audit reporting, and follow-up on audit findings with suppliers. Participates in Design Transfer activities to ensure successful transfer to external suppliers including CM/OEM. Leads part qualification strategy (PPAP) and partners with suppliers to develop and execute the qualification plan. Performs process development work with suppliers to deliver highly capable parts and processes. Applies principles of physics, chemistry, and material behaviors in the evaluation of supplier processes. May provide technical expertise on process validations (IQ ... (truncated, view full listing at source)