Engineering Director

About the role

The Quality Engineering Director role is open at one of Medtronic's core Surgical sites: Mounds View, MN, Lafayette, CO, North Have, CT, or Boston, Massachusetts. The position is responsible for leading the Surgical Operating Unit’s New Product Development Risk Management and Reliability Quality team, ensuring patient safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Surgical Operating Unit’s New Product Development Risk Management and Reliability Quality team.
• Provide strategic leadership to prioritize departmental initiatives and align team goals with broader business and functional objectives.
• Establish performance goals and targets, conduct performance reviews, and lead regular one-on-one discussions to support employee development and performance management.
• Direct and guide employees in the design and development of medical device products and systems.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve objectives, policies, processes, and standards to support business strategy and drive functional excellence through best practices.
• Select, hire, and develop talent, ensuring the right capabilities are aligned to the right programs and roles for efficient and effective team performance.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and businesses, balancing competing priorities and influencing stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Manage the departmental budget and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Create and maintain the risk management file, including risk management plans and reports, and conduct regular risk reviews.
• Serve as a key quality leader in the medical device development process, with a strong focus on patient safety across the full product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must Have:
  • Bachelor of Engineering or technical degree required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience which includes experience in Quality New Product Development.
  • Minimum of 8 years of managerial experience to include demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong background in Quality New Product Development.
  • Expertise in reliability science, risk management, design controls, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 7+ years of managerial experience.
  • Experience in reliability science, risk management, design controls, and regulatory compliance.
  • Expertise in quality management systems and statistical methods and analysis.
  • Experience in the medical device industry.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including ISO 14971, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and FDA Part 820.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and various other perks and programs designed to support employees at every career stage.