Quality Systems Manager at Medtronic

Northridge, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering field
  • 2 years of experience as a quality engineer or related occupation
  • At least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following:
  • Supporting standards programs and systems for both pre-market and post-market product support
  • Excel, Power BI tool, Minitab for data analytics, process variation, and capability analysis
  • Supporting process changes, design changes, new materials and new component engineering change orders
  • FDA QSR, ISO13485, ISO14971, ISO11135, ISO11737, MDD 93/42, AIMDD 90/385, and EU MDR
  • GMP and risk management activities using FMEA
  • Design Control, Design Verification, and Process Validation
  • Root cause investigations and CAPA
  • Test method Development, Remediation and Validation

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise, guide, and ensure technical rigor in all aspects of Quality Engineering related to manufacturing Site Quality
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute Medical Device standards activities to ensure the safety and reliability of Medtronic Mini-Med products from concept to end of life
  • Support standards programs and systems, including both pre-market and post-market product support
  • Navigate various data analytical tools to deep dive into defect trending and reduce nonconformance
  • Navigate various standards activities to include standards compliance assessments, identifying applicable standards and portions of standards
  • Collaborate with the development team to proactively identify and classify risks, ensuring the appropriate translation of standards clauses into product and system requirements, and implementing effective controls to mitigate potential issues
  • Support various process changes, design changes, new materials and new component engineering change orders
  • Navigate various government and industry standards for the development and use of medical devices including FDA QSR, ISO13485, ISO14971, ISO11135, ISO11737, MDD 93/42, AIMDD 90/385, and EU MDR
  • Utilize Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and risk management activities using FMEA
  • Coordinate Design Control, Design Verification and Process Validation
  • Lead and oversee root cause investigations, ensuring effective coordination and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Provide for Test method Development, Remediation and Validation
  • Utilize Excel, Power BI tool, and Minitab for data analytics, process variation, and capability analysis

Skills

Excel
Power BI
Minitab
FMEA
CAPA
ISO13485
ISO14971
ISO11135
ISO11737
FDA QSR
EU MDR
GMP
Design Control
Process Validation
Root Cause Analysis

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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