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Quality Engineer Development Program - January 2027 Start

Medline · Northfield, IL · $67,000–$101,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This program starts with twelve weeks of intensive training and then two rotations. How do you learn best when you're taking in a lot of new material fast?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real method for absorbing dense technical content instead of hoping it sinks in.

Tell me about a project where you took ownership of something with no clear instructions.

What they are checking: Whether they will drive their own assignments in rotations where nobody hands them a checklist.

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in your own work after you had already turned it in.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors quickly, which matters in a field where hiding a mistake can reach a patient.

Tell me about a time you worked with a group where people disagreed about how to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can help a team settle on an answer using data rather than whoever is loudest.

What would you do

You'll spend a year at a domestic manufacturing site after your corporate rotation. How do you feel about relocating, and how would you build trust with a plant team as the new person?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about the move and know that plant credibility comes from listening on the floor first.

An operator tells you the procedure you're reviewing doesn't match how the line really runs. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they treat the gap as a real quality risk to fix rather than siding automatically with the document or the operator.

About the work

What do you think a quality engineer at a medical products company does on a normal day?

What they are checking: Whether they have a grounded picture of the job, including complaints, CAPAs, validations and supplier issues, not just inspection.

Explain what a CAPA is and why the effectiveness check matters.

What they are checking: Whether they understand that corrective action only counts if the problem stops coming back.

How would you explain a control chart to someone on the production floor who has never seen one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the statistics well enough to make them simple for the people who run the process.

What statistics or data analysis tools have you used, and what's one result you're proud of?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on data skills they can apply to defect trends and process capability from day one.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. Medline offers early-in-career candidates a range of benefits and experiences that support both personal and professional growth, including recognition programs, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, Employee Appreciation Week, competitive healthcare benefits, and more. The goal of the Quality Engineer Development Program is to build a strong foundation in Quality by providing employees with the knowledge, tools, and experiences they will need to be a successful Quality Engineer at Medline. This two-year program starts with 12 weeks of High Intensity Training (HIT), which includes eLearnings, Instructor-Led Trainings, and real-world assignments so that employees can make an impact while they learn. After HIT, employees will be assigned to a Divisional Corporate Quality role for 9 months, followed by a 12-month rotation in a Manufacturing Quality role at one of our domestic manufacturing sites. While in these rotations, they will take ownership of a variety of product lines and projects to reinforce and challenge lessons learned during HIT. We strive to prepare employees to be a successful Quality Engineer at Medline by providing a broad, holistic set of training and experiences in both Corporate Divisional and Manufacturing Quality roles. Upon successful completion of the two-year Quality Engineer Development Program, our goal is for employees to move into a Quality Engineer level role that best suits their interests and aligns with Medline’s business needs. Job Description The challenging responsibilities of the position include: • Providing Quality support throughout the lifetime of a product from design, to launch, to post-market surveillance • Authoring Device Master Records, Design Controls, Risk Management, protocols, reports, and other critical Quality documentation in compliance with applicable regulations • Developing test plans to evaluate new and existing products • Collaborate with Regulatory, R&D, Product Managers, Manufacturing, Operations, and other cross functional groups • Investigate, track, and trend customer and sales force complaints, including generation of trend and Management Review reports • Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management • Engaging in process improvement activities related to product quality and regulatory compliance • Supporting CAPA’s, SCAR’s, supplier maintenance, and more! Qualifications: • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other related major • 3.0 minimum GPA preferred • Experience in processing details and understanding and prioritizing their importance to problem solve and draw clear and concise conclusions • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates • Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Unrestricted permanent US work authorization Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $67,000.00 - $101,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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