Medtronic Plc
Senior Engineering Manager - Plymouth, MN
Medtronic Plc, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55441
Engineering Manager
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. Plymouth's Nathan Lane Operations is thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Engineering Manager to lead our Stent Fabrication team. This pivotal role centers around advancing our expertise in metal processing, transforming raw nitinol tubing into life-changing self-expanding stents. As an Engineering Manager, you'll: Drive innovation and excellence in supporting our two largest value streams. Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies to advance our manufacturing processes. Inspire, coach, and grow a high-performing team dedicated to delivering meaningful results. This is an exciting time to join Nathan Lane Operations, as we're making significant investments in automation and process improvements to better serve our patients. If you're a passionate, results-driven leader eager to make a real difference, this role offers a unique chance to leverage your people leadership, engineering expertise, and process development skills. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering professional. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and write a chapter in our story of innovation? This position is at our Plymouth MN manufacturing site and requires on-site presence 5 days a week. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Provides leadership to a sustaining engineering team support our stent fabrication production area. Collaborates with Operations to define strategy for our fabrication area. Collaborates with our Equipment and Automation leadership to develop business cases for equipment and automation supporting the strategic direction. Partners with AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) team defining new technologies, processes, and product opportunities/initiatives. Collaborates and networks with the other manufacturing sites within the manufacturing region and broader Medtronic. May develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products. Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies, processes, and equipment utilized in production. Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes, or products. Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to implementation. Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended. Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of sustaining engineering. Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery. Defines and drives standard work within functional area of responsibility. Experience leading, developing, and mentoring technical employees. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Must Have: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or a technical discipline required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with 5+ years of managerial experience OR advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with 5+ years of managerial experience. Nice to Have: 5+ years of demonstrated people and team development experience Experience with supporting and/or deploying automation and automated processes. Experience with leading teams through automated process development - process characterization, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ phase gates. Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills with demonstrated stakeholder management. Ability to work, influence and lead in a matrix environment. Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills. Strong project management with demonstrated leadership of technical teams. Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, meeting business expectations. Experienced with Microsoft project and office. Proven judgment in assessing risks and communicating complex technical challenges to upper management. Proven ability with development of direct reports Experience with post processing of nitinol (expansion, heat set, electropolish, machine vision, etc.) Experience with DMAIC problem solving. Six Sigma Green Belt Lean manufacturing experience Medical device manufacturing or equivalent regulated industry experience. Practical knowledge of statistical techniques and software (e.g., Minitab) Experience with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and paperless manufacturing. Experience in New Product Development and Operations/Manufacturing 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. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$168,800.00 - $253,200.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission
to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life
unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. Plymouth's Nathan Lane Operations is thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Engineering Manager to lead our Stent Fabrication team. This pivotal role centers around advancing our expertise in metal processing, transforming raw nitinol tubing into life-changing self-expanding stents. As an Engineering Manager, you'll: Drive innovation and excellence in supporting our two largest value streams. Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies to advance our manufacturing processes. Inspire, coach, and grow a high-performing team dedicated to delivering meaningful results. This is an exciting time to join Nathan Lane Operations, as we're making significant investments in automation and process improvements to better serve our patients. If you're a passionate, results-driven leader eager to make a real difference, this role offers a unique chance to leverage your people leadership, engineering expertise, and process development skills. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering professional. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and write a chapter in our story of innovation? This position is at our Plymouth MN manufacturing site and requires on-site presence 5 days a week. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Provides leadership to a sustaining engineering team support our stent fabrication production area. Collaborates with Operations to define strategy for our fabrication area. Collaborates with our Equipment and Automation leadership to develop business cases for equipment and automation supporting the strategic direction. Partners with AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) team defining new technologies, processes, and product opportunities/initiatives. Collaborates and networks with the other manufacturing sites within the manufacturing region and broader Medtronic. May develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products. Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies, processes, and equipment utilized in production. Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes, or products. Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to implementation. Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended. Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of sustaining engineering. Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery. Defines and drives standard work within functional area of responsibility. Experience leading, developing, and mentoring technical employees. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Must Have: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or a technical discipline required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with 5+ years of managerial experience OR advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with 5+ years of managerial experience. Nice to Have: 5+ years of demonstrated people and team development experience Experience with supporting and/or deploying automation and automated processes. Experience with leading teams through automated process development - process characterization, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ phase gates. Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills with demonstrated stakeholder management. Ability to work, influence and lead in a matrix environment. Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills. Strong project management with demonstrated leadership of technical teams. Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, meeting business expectations. Experienced with Microsoft project and office. Proven judgment in assessing risks and communicating complex technical challenges to upper management. Proven ability with development of direct reports Experience with post processing of nitinol (expansion, heat set, electropolish, machine vision, etc.) Experience with DMAIC problem solving. Six Sigma Green Belt Lean manufacturing experience Medical device manufacturing or equivalent regulated industry experience. Practical knowledge of statistical techniques and software (e.g., Minitab) Experience with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and paperless manufacturing. Experience in New Product Development and Operations/Manufacturing 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. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$168,800.00 - $253,200.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission
to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life
unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.