Quality Systems Specialist

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.

• →Serve as the primary quality contact for processes performed within local Distribution Centers.
• →Partner with process owners to build quality knowledge, support process implementation, and leverage quality and project management tools to drive continuous improvement.
• →Manage ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification activities for the applicable ISO 13485:2016 and provide expertise and guidance in interpreting internal and external policies and/or regulations to assure compliance.
• →Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• →Conduct internal audits and Gemba Walks to assess process effectiveness, verify compliance, and collaborate with operational teams to implement improvements.
• →Increase awareness on Quality topics and embed a Quality mindset in the organization to put patients first and support local organizations on identifying improvement areas.

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Min. 2 years of relevant work experience in a highly regulated environment (for example: Medical Device Technology, Pharmaceutical, Automotive or in a (Medical) Logistics operational environment).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written, command of the Dutch language would be beneficial.

• Experience within a medical logistics environment.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 /ISO 13485), including CAPA, nonconformance management, change control, document control, and risk management.
• (Lead) Auditor certifications / Experience in supporting audits or inspections.

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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