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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.This is a rewarding opportunity in a highly talented and diverse team of engineers, technicians, and contractors located in Tempe, Arizona. Our campus is a technology development centers, where we help design, manufacture, and test circuit boards for all the CRM and Neuro implantable products, as well as wafers and services for products of other Operating Units like Diabetes.
Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers.
Ensure that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
Qualify suppliers and components according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.
Work closely with program managers and cross functional teams including design, process, test, and reliability engineers to ensure project milestones are completed efficiently and on time.
Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur.
Execute qualification audits for new suppliers to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedback in assessment of their operation.
Support New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering, Post-Market Supplier Quality Team and Operations, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
Provide 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.
Collaborate 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.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing process, and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities.
Nice to Have
Previous work experience with electronic components such as Magnetics, Capacitors, Memory, Accelerometers, and Oscillators.
Preferred education: BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or similar.
Professional certifications such as CQE, lead auditor, Six Sigma green/black belt, or PMP.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills (e.g. with suppliers for quality agreements, etc.)
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The 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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.This is a rewarding opportunity in a highly talented and diverse team of engineers, technicians, and contractors located in Tempe, Arizona. Our campus is a technology development centers, where we help design, manufacture, and test circuit boards for all the CRM and Neuro implantable products, as well as wafers and services for products of other Operating Units like Diabetes.
Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers.
Ensure that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
Qualify suppliers and components according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.
Work closely with program managers and cross functional teams including design, process, test, and reliability engineers to ensure project milestones are completed efficiently and on time.
Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur.
Execute qualification audits for new suppliers to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedback in assessment of their operation.
Support New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering, Post-Market Supplier Quality Team and Operations, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
Provide 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.
Collaborate 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.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing process, and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities.
Nice to Have
Previous work experience with electronic components such as Magnetics, Capacitors, Memory, Accelerometers, and Oscillators.
Preferred education: BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or similar.
Professional certifications such as CQE, lead auditor, Six Sigma green/black belt, or PMP.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills (e.g. with suppliers for quality agreements, etc.)
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The 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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Who's Hiring
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences24
- BAE Systems USA14
- Northrop Grumman10
- Siemens Energy8
- Boston Scientific8
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing32
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Automotive11
- Technology & Software11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier quality engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Experience with quality management systems such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or AS9100
- Proficiency in core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans
- Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes
- Familiarity with statistical process control and measurement system analysis
- Strong communication skills for working directly with supplier engineering and operations teams
Tips for Your Supplier Quality Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to core quality standards
Highlight specific standards you've worked under, such as IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485, and list the supplier development activities you owned. Recruiters scan for these directly, and a generic quality engineering resume won't clear the first filter.
Quantify your corrective action outcomes
Hiring managers want to see defect reduction percentages, supplier scorecard improvements, or audit findings closed out. Replace vague phrases like 'improved supplier quality' with the actual metric you moved and the timeline it took.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supplier quality engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by commodity or industry vertical
Your experience with castings, electronics, or medical-grade plastics is not transferable to every opening. Target roles where your commodity background aligns closely, since supplier quality work is heavily material- and process-specific.
Prepare for a practical audit scenario interview
Many supplier quality engineer interviews include a scenario where you walk through how you'd conduct a supplier audit or respond to a critical nonconformance. Rehearse a real example end-to-end, from initial failure notification through root cause and verification of effectiveness.
Negotiate relocation expectations upfront
Supplier quality roles often require 25 to 50 percent travel to supplier sites, and that expectation varies widely by posting. Ask directly about travel frequency and geographic supplier base before accepting an offer to avoid a poor fit.
Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supplier quality engineers?
The companies hiring the most supplier quality engineers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, BAE Systems USA, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many supplier quality engineer jobs are remote?
About 35% of supplier quality engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role frequently requires on-site supplier visits and incoming inspection work. Supplier development and program management-focused roles tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a supplier quality engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Build hands-on experience in a quality or manufacturing role where you work directly with suppliers or inspection processes. Learn the quality standards relevant to your target industry, earn a certification such as ASQ's Certified Quality Engineer, and document measurable outcomes from audits or corrective actions before applying to dedicated supplier quality roles.
Can you get a supplier quality engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level supplier quality engineer roles exist, particularly at manufacturers that hire new graduates into rotational quality programs. Strengthen your application by completing relevant coursework in quality systems or metrology, earning an ASQ certification, and highlighting any internship or co-op experience where you worked with suppliers, ran incoming inspection, or supported root cause analysis on production nonconformances.
What does the supplier quality engineer interview process look like?
Most supplier quality engineer interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview focused on your experience with quality standards and audit methodology, and a scenario-based conversation where you walk through how you handled a real supplier nonconformance. Some employers add a panel interview with procurement and engineering stakeholders, and a few include a practical exercise such as reviewing a PPAP package or analyzing a sample control plan.
Where can I find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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