Manufacturing Engineer II
Locations: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America
Time Type: Full Time
Posted: 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 24000A6Q
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A Day in the Life as a Manufacturing Engineer
In this exciting role as a Manufacturing Engineer II on the Plymouth Nathan Lane Manufacturing Engineering team, you will be responsible for sustaining and enhancing various production processes. Projects supported in this Medtronic job will range from capacity expansion, equipment end-of-life replacement, yield improvement, technology change implementation, quality improvement, and lean transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams within and outside the plant, including Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Operations, Technicians, and external vendors/consultants. This role is based in person with minimal travel requirements.
The Medtronic careers opportunity is based at the Plymouth Nathan Lane facility, which supports the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) Operating Unit (OU). The PVH OU unites our various peripheral vascular businesses into one cross-functional, collaborative unit, utilizing our full breadth of talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of patients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvement opportunities within Medtronic jobs.
- Apply technical skills and tools, such as DOE, SPC, hypothesis testing, capability studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing methodologies to perform in-depth analyses, determine root causes, and identify corrective actions.
- Identify process improvements, including new fixturing, equipment, and inspection solutions.
- Create test plans and reports to demonstrate the technical rationale behind decisions.
- Execute validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) to implement new fixtures and equipment on existing production lines and challenge existing process specifications.
- Manage project timelines and scope, and communicate changes and challenges to key stakeholders.
- Sustain current production through daily support.
- Understand how to translate top-level design requirements into manufacturing process specifications.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with no experience
Nice to Have
- Experience in the medical device or regulated industry
- Experience managing Quality System Process Documents
- Experience in proper documentation/quality requirements for regulated environments
- Experience in Process and Equipment Validation and Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Familiarity with automation, vision systems, and PLC processes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Project management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Physical Job Requirements
The responsibilities section of this Medtronic job description outlines the physical demands required of the role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For office roles: Employees are regularly required to be mobile, interact with computers, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or HR for specific details on work conditions.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers competitive salaries and flexible benefits packages, recognizing and rewarding employees for their contributions. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your Medtronic careers journey.
- Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $79,200.00 – $118,800.00
- This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Compensation and benefits details pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States. For others, local market compensation and benefits will apply.
About Medtronic
We are global leaders in healthcare technology, committed to tackling humanity’s most challenging health issues. Medtronic jobs are dedicated to finding solutions to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our mission unites over 90,000 people worldwide who share a passion for engineering extraordinary solutions for real-world health problems.
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