Senior Quality Engineer - Miami Lakes, FL

Senior Quality Engineer 

Careers that Change Lives 

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. 

Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) seeking an Sr Quality Engineer to join the MCS Operations Quality team to provide support on-site day to day production needs. This support includes working with cross functional teams to resolve non-conformities. Navigate Quality system process documents and records while providing support during regulatory audits. Perform risk analysis (FMEA) and support as specialist of the Triage process. Will also be involved in supporting key department metrics to contribute to achieve the organizational goals.   

This position is in Miami Lakes, FL. within the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week.

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. 

A Day in the Life 

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Quality Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

·       Leads team which uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect or test incoming, in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies.

·       Prioritizes schedules based on product introduction and manufacturing schedules, maintaining a minimum turnaround time.

·       Makes recommendations for capital expenditures and manpower for inspection area.

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

·       Recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards

·       Leads team through technical, logistical and problem solving and resolution. Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. 

·       Communicates with stakeholders and obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems 

Qualifications  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME 

·       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

·       Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Engineering and/or Quality or advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or technical field with 2 years of relevant work experience in Quality and/or Engineering

Nice to Have 

·       Exposure to quality engineering best practices and timely resolution of nonconforming product issues.

·       Demonstrated track record of communicating effectively with internal and external employees, customers, and vendors regarding ongoing operations.

·       Uses information exchange, influence, and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of supporting functions. 

·       Familiarity with medical device regulations and good manufacturing practices  

·       Experience with VADs 

·       Six sigma green belt or black belt certification. 

About Medtronic

Together, 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. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here.  

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)  here. 

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.  

Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

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