Full-Time

Quality Engineer

Namic

Posted on 5/29/2025

Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Compensation Overview

$79.6k - $115.4k/yr

+ Bonus + Incentive

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
  • Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting).
  • Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
Responsibilities
  • Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
  • Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes. Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
  • Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions. Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
  • Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs. Lead supplier qualifications.
  • Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
  • Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g. Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations. Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
  • Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
  • Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes. Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
  • Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.

Medline provides a wide range of medical supplies and healthcare solutions to clients such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. Their product catalog includes items like protective gear, wound care supplies, diabetes care products, and home diagnostics. Medline operates on a business-to-business model, selling directly to healthcare providers and institutions. They generate revenue not only through the sale of medical supplies and equipment but also by offering value-added services like supply chain management and educational resources. A key aspect that sets Medline apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to sustainability and resilience, demonstrated by significant investments in domestic supply chain infrastructure. The company has received recognition for its consistent value and support, including the Preferred Supplier of the Year award from the University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Mundelein, Illinois

Founded

1966

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medline's Prime Vendor agreements expand its reach in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • The rise of outpatient care boosts demand for Medline's medical-surgical products.
  • Increased telehealth demand offers growth opportunities for Medline's home diagnostic tools.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors with innovative solutions threaten Medline's market share.
  • Rising raw material costs could impact Medline's profit margins.
  • Geopolitical tensions may disrupt Medline's international supply chain reliability.

What makes Medline unique

  • Medline's extensive product catalog covers diverse healthcare needs, from wound care to diagnostics.
  • The company excels in supply chain management, enhancing efficiency for healthcare providers.
  • Medline's commitment to sustainability strengthens its position in the healthcare market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 9th, 2025
Santiam Hospital And Clinics Enters Into Prime Vendor Agreement With Medline

Oregon-based hospital taps into Medline's custom pack capabilities and distribution servicesNORTHFIELD Ill., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a new multi-year Prime Vendor agreement with Oregon-based not-for-profit hospital Santiam Hospital and Clinics, one of only three independent acute-care hospitals in the state.With its dedication to customer service and relentless focus on supply chain reliability, Medline will provide high-quality distribution services to help Santiam Hospital service its more than 40,000 patients annually across 11 clinics – including satellite clinics – with more than 500 employees, including 60 medical staff

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Medline Signs Prime Vendor Agreement To Supply The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Medline is focused on supporting the health system with medical-surgical products and clinical solutionsNORTHFIELD, Ill., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a new Prime Vendor agreement with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.As part of the agreement, Medline will provide a portfolio of medical-surgical products and supply chain optimization solutions to the health system's more than 100 facilities to support their operational efficiency and clinical delivery goals

Hit Consultant
Jun 3rd, 2025
Are Your Hospital Beds Safe? Damaged Support Surfaces Dangers

Kristen Thurman, PT, MPT, CWS, VP of Product Management and Clinical Affairs for AgilitiSupport surfaces play a critical role in healthcare, influencing patient health outcomes and hospital finances. Yet, these surfaces are often an underestimated source of risk within facilities. A Cambridge University Press study of beds and mattresses in four U.S. hospitals uncovered that support surface damage is more widespread than previously recognized. Some facilities reported damage rates exceeding 70%. This raises concerns about patient safety as hospitals continue using outdated, compromised surfaces.Neglecting support surfaces can lead to patient complications, including healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2025
Graystone Eye Awards Prime Vendor Agreement To Medline

Agreement extends to organization's ophthalmic physician offices, as well as surgery centerNORTHFIELD, Ill., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced its Prime Vendor agreement with Graystone Eye in Hickory, N.C. With 13 board--certified ophthalmologists, one optometrist and additional staff totaling more than 300 in four locations -- Hickory, Lenoir, Lincolnton and Boone -- Graystone Eye provides comprehensive ophthalmic care to patients in western North Carolina and neighboring counties

PR Newswire
May 14th, 2025
Northstar Care Community Awards Medline Prime Vendor Agreement

Agreement focuses on providing solutions to support hospice organization's clinical performanceNORTHFIELD, Ill., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a new Prime Vendor agreement with Michigan-based not-for-profit hospice provider NorthStar Care Community.Anchored by its members, Arbor Hospice, Centrica Care Navigators and Hospice of Michigan, NorthStar Care Community provides hands-on care throughout the state of Michigan, as well as support services to other providers of home-based care across the nation. As part of the agreement, NorthStar Care Community and its collaborative network of hospice care organizations are tapping into Medline's extensive portfolio of products. Additionally, Medline will provide products to support NorthStar Care's pediatric patients."We are excited to bring all of our NorthStar Care Community brands – Arbor Hospice, Centrica Care Navigators and Hospice of Michigan – under one medical supply vendor, Medline," said Krista Newman, vice president and chief operating officer, NorthStar Care Community. "With medical supplies being one of the top three indirect expenses for hospice patients, it is crucial that we consider both quality and cost for our patients. We believe that Medline provides the perfect balance of top quality and affordable pricing, allowing us to best serve our patients. We look forward to our partnership."Because hospice patients are often at risk of developing pressure injuries due to reduced mobility, NorthStar Care Community is using the Medline Skin Health Solution program to support its care community with best practice guidelines, along with targeted programs and product in-servicing through Medline's team of clinicians and skin health specialists."We are honored to work with NorthStar Care Community as their Prime Vendor, supporting their mission to provide high-quality hospice care," said Cain Madeline, Medline homecare corporate accounts director

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