Quality Engineer II- Manufacturing Operations at Medtronic · Irvine

QUALITY ENGINEER II- MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS Location: Irvine, California, United States of America · Onsite We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jun 2026   At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A DAY IN THE LIFE At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  The Medtronic Global Operations and Supply Chain (GOSC) organization is seeking a Quality Engineer II to join our growing Quality Operations team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will support key programs within our Quality Management System and help drive day-to-day quality and compliance activities in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices.  We are looking for a collaborative, hands-on professional who is motivated to make an impact in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in quality engineering principles, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while continuing to grow professionally.  Please note that this is a fully onsite role based in Irvine, California.  Responsibilities may include the following. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.  • Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality standards and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.  • Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.  • Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.  • Design or specify inspection and testing methods and equipment, conduct quality assurance testing, and perform statistical analyses to evaluate product or material nonconformance and support resolution.  • Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.  • Contribute expertise in areas such as design quality, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development as they relate to product or process quality.  Must Have: Minimum Requirements  Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant Quality experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience. Nice to Have  • Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.  • Knowledge of statistical tools such as ANOVA, capability analysis, and DOE.  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.  • Experience with NCMRs, CAPAs etc.  • DRM or Design for Six Sigma certification.  • Experience with process validation.  • Experience with test method validation.  • Experience in medical device manufacturing and familiarity with applicable regulations and standards.  • Experience with FMEA and risk management   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. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION   Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package 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.   Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00   This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).   The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).   Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.   Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans ABOUT MEDTRONIC We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.  We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here. 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.