Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Working Location: Minnesota, Brooklyn Park

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.


Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:


Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus:

Job Description

Leads the development and execution of manufacturing strategy and technical activities required to support manufacturing line development, equipment implementation, and process optimization for volume growth. Drives the scale-up of production capacity through duplication of manufacturing lines, including equipment development, validation, and implementation. Supports ongoing cost improvement initiatives across components and manufacturing processes to meet demand requirements. Drives continuous improvement in manufacturing performance, leads complex projects, and influences engineering teams to align with business objectives. Supports product redesign efforts focused on cost optimization through design improvements and automation development.

Job Duties

• Works closely with Engineering leadership to develop, drive, and sustain new business development strategies and opportunities within engineering and operations
• Drive system changes (GWIs, GSOP forms) and business systems (Line Balance, work content tools)
• Lead development of validation documentation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Develop and implement capacity planning, cost improvement and facilities layout for equipment moves and additions
• Develop programs for training operations and engineering (Knowledge Sharing)
• Develop and implement discussions with resources such as suppliers and Olympus sites to develop new business opportunities
• Lead assessment strategy for process capabilities, prioritize process improvement opportunities. Innovate and lead process improvement activities
• Leadership of global cross functional high visibility projects
• Follows GWI's, GSOP and owns MP's to ensure control of product/process design
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in science/engineering or equivalent discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years with varying technical experience.
• Strong business acumen.
• Operations metrics understanding with proven process improvement examples.
• Strong project management and mentoring of less experienced engineering teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate up and down within the OSTA organization.
• Competencies: Communication, Leadership, Mentoring, Team Building
• Up to 5-10% percent international and domestic travel

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.


Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Caf, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives:

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $117,042.00 - $163,859.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).


Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.


For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.


Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus View phone number on click.appcast.io).

Let's realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair