Medtronic plc
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 2025At 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.# **A Day in the Life**As part of the Value Engineering team, you will support value engineering activities for commercialized products. The ideal candidate will have a design mindset that will improve devices in terms of cost, manufacturability, and ease of clinical use. You will support or be involved in the forefront of technology and innovation to bring ideas to fruition. This candidate will also support medium to high complexity cost savings projects, manufacturing process improvements, and product redesigns.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
This role will be based in North Haven.
Our vision is to become a best-in-class organization delivering expertise in value creation across entire value streams. We achieve this through:
• Building strong partnerships across manufacturing sites and operating units
• Driving innovative brainstorming methods
• Preparing robust business cases for impactful projects
• Tracking performance and delivering results the right way
• Serving as a destination for talent development* **Product Design & Development:** Improve the value of legacy products through design optimization.* **Value Engineering Execution:** Perform product tear downs, functional analysis, and feasibility studies with minimal oversight.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Coordinate and lead VAVE events with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Suppliers.* **Risk & Quality Assurance:** Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, and CTQ processes to ensure proposed changes maintain device integrity.* **Innovation & Brainstorming:** Facilitate creative methods to uncover opportunities across entire product **value streams**.* **Business Case Development:** Prepare robust proposals to secure project funding and present recommendations to leadership.* **Supplier Engagement:** Partner with Medtronic’s supply base to identify and evaluate value improvement opportunities.* **Project Management:** Track execution and performance against stated goals; communicate progress to stakeholders.* **Technical Leadership:** Provide guidance on design control, DFM/DFA principles, materials, and clinical considerations.* **Talent Development:** Mentor team members and contribute to best practices and standard procedures.**Must Haves**Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of Engineering experience OR Advanced Degree and 2+ years of Engineering experience OR PhD**Nice to Have*** Lean Six Sigma certification* Medical Device or Regulated Industry experience* Strong project management capabilities with experience in medical process validations* Solid design, troubleshooting and presentation skills* Sets the standard for timeliness, work ethic, and personal integrity* SolidWorks, Office Suite, Minitab* Knowledge of FDA Quality Systems Regulations and ISO Quality Systems* Well versed in manufacturing methods and materials* Experience in assembly equipment technologies* Working knowledge of GD&T* Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, and Risk Tools* Working knowledge of DFA/DFM principles* Strong analytical skills**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.# **Benefits & Compensation****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):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00This 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:# **About Medtronic**# 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.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity .It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected #J-18808-Ljbffr
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
This role will be based in North Haven.
Our vision is to become a best-in-class organization delivering expertise in value creation across entire value streams. We achieve this through:
• Building strong partnerships across manufacturing sites and operating units
• Driving innovative brainstorming methods
• Preparing robust business cases for impactful projects
• Tracking performance and delivering results the right way
• Serving as a destination for talent development* **Product Design & Development:** Improve the value of legacy products through design optimization.* **Value Engineering Execution:** Perform product tear downs, functional analysis, and feasibility studies with minimal oversight.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Coordinate and lead VAVE events with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Suppliers.* **Risk & Quality Assurance:** Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, and CTQ processes to ensure proposed changes maintain device integrity.* **Innovation & Brainstorming:** Facilitate creative methods to uncover opportunities across entire product **value streams**.* **Business Case Development:** Prepare robust proposals to secure project funding and present recommendations to leadership.* **Supplier Engagement:** Partner with Medtronic’s supply base to identify and evaluate value improvement opportunities.* **Project Management:** Track execution and performance against stated goals; communicate progress to stakeholders.* **Technical Leadership:** Provide guidance on design control, DFM/DFA principles, materials, and clinical considerations.* **Talent Development:** Mentor team members and contribute to best practices and standard procedures.**Must Haves**Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of Engineering experience OR Advanced Degree and 2+ years of Engineering experience OR PhD**Nice to Have*** Lean Six Sigma certification* Medical Device or Regulated Industry experience* Strong project management capabilities with experience in medical process validations* Solid design, troubleshooting and presentation skills* Sets the standard for timeliness, work ethic, and personal integrity* SolidWorks, Office Suite, Minitab* Knowledge of FDA Quality Systems Regulations and ISO Quality Systems* Well versed in manufacturing methods and materials* Experience in assembly equipment technologies* Working knowledge of GD&T* Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, and Risk Tools* Working knowledge of DFA/DFM principles* Strong analytical skills**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.# **Benefits & Compensation****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):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00This 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:# **About Medtronic**# 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.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity .It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected #J-18808-Ljbffr