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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.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

Position Description

In this exciting role as a Quality Engineer , you will have responsibility for assuring Medtronic’s requirements are met in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is located at the Memphis, TN distribution center and supports the storage and handling of Medtronic’s extensive product portfolio throughout the global distribution network.

Medical device distribution is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Medtronic’s customers.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

· Assures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and associated standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820 & ISO 13485) and policies

· Develops and maintains quality processes and working closely with senior engineers, but not limited to the following:

o Risk Management – utilizing FMEA’s and various risk management processes

o Change Control – provide engineering information for critical changes to work flows

o Equipment and process validation – thermal mapping for freezers or autoclaves

o Product repackaging – new and sustaining product

o Calibration and test – equipment gauges

· Collaborates across multiple functions, operating units, and geographies to assure requirements are met

· Performs first article inspections on repackaged product

· Works with senior engineers on continuous improvement opportunities

· Supports quality culture improvement initiatives

· Participates on enterprise-wide project teams and committees, as assigned

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, please ensure your resume reflects the minimum requirements as noted below:

· Bachelor’s degree

· 0 years of experience required

Nice to Have

· Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred

· Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) experience preferred

· CAPA (Corrective Action/Preventive Action) experience

· Six Sigma/Lean Training, experience preferred

· Recent college graduates preferred

· Operations or Quality experience in a distribution environment

· Skillful in formulating strategies, tactics and action plans to achieve results

· Strong focus on developing an organizational culture that fosters teamwork

· Ability to effectively influence key decision makers

Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude

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).

Min Salary

58800

Max Salary

88200

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.