Quality Engineer I

medtronic· GAL Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited Company
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📍 Galway, County Galway, IrelandFull time
Full timeOnsiteGAL Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited Company

About this role

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

At our Quality Department in Medtronic, plc, we focus on supporting the product value stream to ensure that customer and patient needs are met every day. Our key focus is on delivering and maintaining a high level of Quality to ensure that business and performance goals are achieved. The Quality Engineer role is critical in supporting key department metrics thus contributing to the global strategy and to deliver on our mission to contribute to human welfare by supporting the manufacture of products that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

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

  • Supports the development, modification, application and maintenance of quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes and finished products.

  • Works collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure compliance with quality system requirements.

  • Participates in investigations, Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and validation activities under the guidance of more experienced Quality Engineering personnel.

  • Assists in implementing and maintaining product control measures to ensure product quality and patient safety.

  • Reviews quality data, identifies trends and supports problem-solving activities to address quality issues.

  • Supports inspection and testing activities and assists in the analysis of product and process performance.

  • Ensures quality records and documentation are completed accurately and maintained in compliance with applicable regulatory and internal requirements.

  • Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process effectiveness and operational performance.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Level 8 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or technical field

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply a risk-based approach to quality issues.

  • Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment while developing technical and quality engineering knowledge.

  • Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within established timelines.

  • Experience or knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, validation activities or regulated industries is advantageous.

  • Experience with Agile, SAP and/or SAP ME would be beneficial.

  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

 

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. 

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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.
 

 

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik:  Ireland: 41,600.00 EUR - 62,400.00 EUR | 

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Quality Engineer I role at medtronic is based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Engineer I role at medtronic full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality Engineer I role in the GAL Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited Company department at medtronic.
Which team or department does the Quality Engineer I at medtronic belong to?
This Quality Engineer I position is part of the GAL Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited Company department at medtronic. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Quality Engineer I job at medtronic posted?
This Quality Engineer I position at medtronic was posted on Sep 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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