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Senior Operations Quality Engineer - North Haven, CT
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles16 certified filings for “Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in MN: $109k–$124k, median $109k. Most were filed at wage level III (44%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Oct 2026 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 This role supports the Operations Quality function within Advanced Surgical Instruments (ASI), specifically supporting the Stapling product families in a manufacturing environment focused on ensuring product quality, process performance, and compliance across production operations. The team partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and maintain quality systems, resolve complex quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support product reliability and operational excellence. This position is based in North Haven, Connecticut and requires onsite presence five (5) days per week. Minimal travel is expected. As a Senior Operations Quality Engineer, you will serve as a quality leader supporting manufacturing operations, engineering initiatives, and quality system improvements. This role is responsible for driving product and process quality, leading complex investigations and improvement projects, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and product reliability. Primary Responsibilities • Lead quality engineering initiatives that improve product quality, manufacturing performance, and quality system effectiveness. • Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to establish, maintain, and enhance quality standards and control methods. • Develop and implement inspection, testing, validation, and monitoring strategies for products and production processes. • Analyze quality, process, and production data to identify trends, investigate issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions. • Execute root cause investigations and ensure effective implementation and verification of corrective actions. • Support regulatory, internal, and external audit readiness through compliant documentation and quality system execution. • Influence cross-functional decisions by providing technical quality expertise and risk-based recommendations. • Mentor quality team members and contribute to continuous improvement projects across operations. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of quality, manufacturing, or engineering experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of quality, manufacturing, or engineering experience OR PhD. • Experience supporting quality systems within a regulated manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries. • Knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO 13485, or other applicable quality standards. • Experience with process validation, test method validation, or equipment qualification activities. • Experience leading continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma certification, or related quality certification. • Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions. • Experience analyzing quality or process data using statistical methods and problem-solving tools. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams. F