Medtronic
Process Development Engineering Director – Twin Cities Campus
Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Process Development Engineering Director – Twin Cities Campus
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 29 Oct 2025.
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.
As the Process Development Engineering Director, you will lead NPI support, process development, equipment engineering, and technology roadmap activities to drive site-wide synergies across the Twin Cities Campus. The Twin Cities Campus touches $2.1B of extended revenue for Medtronic and partners across seven Operating Units to deliver Innovative Solutions and Manufacturing to our patients.
Medtronic values hands-on collaboration and operates with a sense of purpose and ownership. We work five days a week onsite to foster professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities
Lead, form, mentor, develop and coach engineering leaders and teams to meet or exceed performance expectations.
Partner across organizations to build relationships with internal stakeholders to drive Innovation through New Product Introduction (NPI) and Technology Roadmap across Operating Units, Operations Innovations, and Strategy and Network teams.
Participate in establishing project objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets; navigate headcount allocations between funded projects and burden resourcing.
Ensure high expectations for manufacturing performance during new product launches, including safety, yield, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead or participate in the appropriation of funds for projects through the preparation and approval of capital expenditure requests.
Influence across functions and businesses to deliver results according to plan and budget.
Communicate and lead meetings with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders.
Interface with Senior Management to communicate progress and receive strategic updates impacting projects.
Conceptualize, develop, and propose NPI solutions to meet product needs for Medtronic Operating Units (pharma-based context where applicable).
Oversee the investigation and evaluation of new and existing processes and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and develop action plans for execution.
Prioritize strategic and department initiatives, define performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and coach staff to achieve departmental objectives.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction), with 7+ years of managerial experience. OR
Advanced Degree and 8 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering and NPI, with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have
Green Belt, Black Belt, or PMP certification.
Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical field.
Engineering Degree; Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience leading large, complex transformation initiatives with high visibility and business criticality.
Ability to lead, energize and influence change at all levels of a complex organization.
Hands-on experience managing cross-functional projects across businesses, sites, or regions.
Demonstrated ability to lead in an FDA-regulated environment.
Experience within a quality system or regulated industry with knowledge of documentation and quality requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Experience with manufacturing systems such as MES, Blue Yonder, SAP, etc.
Proven ability to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. The base salary range for U.S. locations is typically disclosed during the interview process and compliance with applicable regulations is maintained. We offer incentive plans, retirement programs, and a wide range of health and well-being benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Medtronic is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 29 Oct 2025.
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.
As the Process Development Engineering Director, you will lead NPI support, process development, equipment engineering, and technology roadmap activities to drive site-wide synergies across the Twin Cities Campus. The Twin Cities Campus touches $2.1B of extended revenue for Medtronic and partners across seven Operating Units to deliver Innovative Solutions and Manufacturing to our patients.
Medtronic values hands-on collaboration and operates with a sense of purpose and ownership. We work five days a week onsite to foster professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities
Lead, form, mentor, develop and coach engineering leaders and teams to meet or exceed performance expectations.
Partner across organizations to build relationships with internal stakeholders to drive Innovation through New Product Introduction (NPI) and Technology Roadmap across Operating Units, Operations Innovations, and Strategy and Network teams.
Participate in establishing project objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets; navigate headcount allocations between funded projects and burden resourcing.
Ensure high expectations for manufacturing performance during new product launches, including safety, yield, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead or participate in the appropriation of funds for projects through the preparation and approval of capital expenditure requests.
Influence across functions and businesses to deliver results according to plan and budget.
Communicate and lead meetings with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders.
Interface with Senior Management to communicate progress and receive strategic updates impacting projects.
Conceptualize, develop, and propose NPI solutions to meet product needs for Medtronic Operating Units (pharma-based context where applicable).
Oversee the investigation and evaluation of new and existing processes and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and develop action plans for execution.
Prioritize strategic and department initiatives, define performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and coach staff to achieve departmental objectives.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction), with 7+ years of managerial experience. OR
Advanced Degree and 8 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering and NPI, with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have
Green Belt, Black Belt, or PMP certification.
Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical field.
Engineering Degree; Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience leading large, complex transformation initiatives with high visibility and business criticality.
Ability to lead, energize and influence change at all levels of a complex organization.
Hands-on experience managing cross-functional projects across businesses, sites, or regions.
Demonstrated ability to lead in an FDA-regulated environment.
Experience within a quality system or regulated industry with knowledge of documentation and quality requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Experience with manufacturing systems such as MES, Blue Yonder, SAP, etc.
Proven ability to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. The base salary range for U.S. locations is typically disclosed during the interview process and compliance with applicable regulations is maintained. We offer incentive plans, retirement programs, and a wide range of health and well-being benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Medtronic is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.
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