Senior Quality Engineer - CST - Memphis, TN (Onsite)

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Jul 2026 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 LifeAcross our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey. Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST #Neuroscience Careers That Change Lives We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quality Engineer to join our dynamic cross-functional team within the Spine and Biologics Portfolio, Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit. CST is at the forefront of developing innovative spinal medical technologies that address evolving clinical needs and enhance patient care, supported by a strong portfolio of trusted solutions known for quality, integrity, and reliability in cranial and spinal procedures. In this high-impact role, you will lead and coordinate quality assurance activities across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and excellence throughout the product lifecycle. You will also be instrumental in driving production and supplier quality strategies, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize processes, strengthen product performance, and support operational excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Collaborate with internal and contract manufacturing engineering teams to ensure purchased products and/ or components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain quality records per established processes - design history files, risk management, change requests across the product lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering and extended teams to lead Product Acceptance, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, Production Parts Approval Process, as applicable. Perform duties as the technical liaison between contract manufacturers and Medtronic site(s) - devise and implement methods/ procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy, stability and control of products and/ or production equipment. Monitor parts through the development and production value stream, communicate and resolve issues in a timely manner (including leading nonconformance assessments, investigations, corrective and preventive actions) Partner with global functions and contract manufacturers to ensure designated suppliers are monitored on a regular basis (via audits, onsite reviews, continuous improvement initiatives etc.) for ensuring continued adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. Location: Memphis, Tennessee Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require <25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. Must Have (Minimum Requirements) To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, OR PhD with 0 years of relevant experience Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) Proven experience collaborating with global engineering teams within the medical device industry. Demonstrated ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments and build strong, effective working relationships. ASQ Quality certifications preferred, including CQE, CSQP, and/or CQA. Lead Auditor certification preferred. Hands-on experience with metrology, statistical analysis tools, and supplier auditing processes. Strong knowledge of international standards related to product development, production controls, and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. 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. 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