Manufacturing Operations Quality Assurance Director - Salt Lake City
Medtronic, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Summary
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 4 Apr 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 Join us at Medtronic, where we are partnering across the industry to tackle systemic healthcare challenges with bold leadership. If you seek a challenging, energizing, and rewarding career that changes lives, we invite you to join our team. Become part of the next generation of life‑changing medical technology, impacting patients worldwide.
At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing that a human life lies on the other side of every decision.
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 a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
As the
Site Quality Leader/QA Director
based in Salt Lake City, you will lead our quality site, quality system, and compliance, design assurance, quality operations, and CRB/CAPA board, specializing in the production of cutting‑edge Neurovascular devices designed for stroke, aneurysm, and embolization treatments. Reporting to the Vice President of Quality for the Neurovascular Operating Unit, you will develop and implement quality management strategies that ensure the highest level of product quality and compliance. This includes harmonizing standards and processes, driving synergies, and fostering a culture of quality excellence. You will also partner with other Quality leaders to integrate Project Saint and its Quality function into Medtronic and Neurovascular Quality Systems.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Leadership & Quality Culture:
Lead the manufacturing site towards excellence in product quality and operational excellence, fostering a culture that prioritizes quality and puts patients first. Champion continuous improvement and quality excellence, embedding quality in every aspect of operations.
Talent Development:
Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance team skills and capabilities. Mentor and coach Managers and Engineers, providing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Inspection Readiness:
Ensure manufacturing operations are inspection‑ready every day by maintaining rigorous quality standards and documentation practices. Implement robust quality control processes and regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Strategic Partnership:
Collaborate cross‑functionally with colleagues in Global Operations & Supply Chain, Strategy & Technology, Supplier Quality, Micro & Sterilization Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and others to drive Quality and Enterprise Operations strategies.
Quality Management:
Oversee the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and standards. Provide expertise in interpreting policies and regulations to ensure compliance.
Manufacturing Quality Control:
Oversee the quality and compliance of medical devices manufactured at the Site and ensure compliance with applicable quality system processes and regulations.
Audit Leadership:
Lead audit and inspection preparation, resolving findings, and liaising with auditing groups and inspectors. Facilitate uniform standards worldwide and enable the sharing of best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
Create a culture of continuous learning across areas of responsibility, identifying root causes of quality issues, and institutionalizing organizational learning.
Required Knowledge and Experience To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant Manufacturing Quality / Engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Manufacturing Quality / Engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have
Experience in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, or highly regulated product industry.
DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification and demonstrated experience leading DMAIC Projects.
Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen Events and multiple Quality‑related functions.
Experience with vascular/neurovascular products.
Strong leadership, change management, and transformation skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and talent management skills.
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
Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $177,600.00 - $266,400.00. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long‑term incentive plan. 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.
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.
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 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.
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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 Join us at Medtronic, where we are partnering across the industry to tackle systemic healthcare challenges with bold leadership. If you seek a challenging, energizing, and rewarding career that changes lives, we invite you to join our team. Become part of the next generation of life‑changing medical technology, impacting patients worldwide.
At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing that a human life lies on the other side of every decision.
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 a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
As the
Site Quality Leader/QA Director
based in Salt Lake City, you will lead our quality site, quality system, and compliance, design assurance, quality operations, and CRB/CAPA board, specializing in the production of cutting‑edge Neurovascular devices designed for stroke, aneurysm, and embolization treatments. Reporting to the Vice President of Quality for the Neurovascular Operating Unit, you will develop and implement quality management strategies that ensure the highest level of product quality and compliance. This includes harmonizing standards and processes, driving synergies, and fostering a culture of quality excellence. You will also partner with other Quality leaders to integrate Project Saint and its Quality function into Medtronic and Neurovascular Quality Systems.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Leadership & Quality Culture:
Lead the manufacturing site towards excellence in product quality and operational excellence, fostering a culture that prioritizes quality and puts patients first. Champion continuous improvement and quality excellence, embedding quality in every aspect of operations.
Talent Development:
Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance team skills and capabilities. Mentor and coach Managers and Engineers, providing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Inspection Readiness:
Ensure manufacturing operations are inspection‑ready every day by maintaining rigorous quality standards and documentation practices. Implement robust quality control processes and regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Strategic Partnership:
Collaborate cross‑functionally with colleagues in Global Operations & Supply Chain, Strategy & Technology, Supplier Quality, Micro & Sterilization Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and others to drive Quality and Enterprise Operations strategies.
Quality Management:
Oversee the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and standards. Provide expertise in interpreting policies and regulations to ensure compliance.
Manufacturing Quality Control:
Oversee the quality and compliance of medical devices manufactured at the Site and ensure compliance with applicable quality system processes and regulations.
Audit Leadership:
Lead audit and inspection preparation, resolving findings, and liaising with auditing groups and inspectors. Facilitate uniform standards worldwide and enable the sharing of best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
Create a culture of continuous learning across areas of responsibility, identifying root causes of quality issues, and institutionalizing organizational learning.
Required Knowledge and Experience To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant Manufacturing Quality / Engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Manufacturing Quality / Engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have
Experience in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, or highly regulated product industry.
DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification and demonstrated experience leading DMAIC Projects.
Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen Events and multiple Quality‑related functions.
Experience with vascular/neurovascular products.
Strong leadership, change management, and transformation skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and talent management skills.
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
Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $177,600.00 - $266,400.00. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long‑term incentive plan. 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.
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.
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 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.
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