Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Medtronic CST Manufacturing Engineer

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

This role provides engineering support for released spinal products with a focus on manufacturing operations, technical project management, process improvement, and change implementation. The position serves as a key technical resource supporting manufacturing partners, product transfers, process validations, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with Medtronic requirements.

In this exciting role, you will provide critical manufacturing engineering expertise to Spine product development teams with an emphasis on New Product launches. Assess drawings and other design output to identify potential manufacturing, assembly and inspection challenges along with proposing alternate solutions. Activities include review, feedback and approval of design changes, print updates, suitability of manufacturing and inspection equipment, use of PLM tools to process change requests, approval of instrument and implant rework requests, product transfers, support all aspects of manufacturing operations, CAPA mitigation, and assist Supply Chain in backorder resolution.

This position will be based at our Memphis TN location.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of product and process transfers to manufacturing partners.
• Lead design and process change activities through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and change control processes.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to manufacturing partners for production and process-related issues.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute process validation and qualification activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Partner with cross-functional teams on Measurement System Analysis (MSA), process capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support manufacturing operations through corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, rework evaluations, and product sustainment efforts.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to resolve manufacturing constraints, backorders, and supplier-related technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR Master's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR PhD with 0+ years of experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, process improvements, and production operations.
• Experience with engineering change management, design changes, or process changes in a regulated environment.
• Experience developing or executing process validations, qualifications, or manufacturing process controls.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.
• Experience with and effective application of Design for Inspectability, Validation Protocol and Report creation, SPC, Process Control Plans, MSA, GR&R, Gauging applications, Gauge design, and Gauge construction, Sampling methodologies, Data Analysis, VAVE, and IQ/OQ/PQ
• Medical device related experience with and understanding of Machining, Molding, Grinding, Forming, Assembly, Welding, Finishing, Cleaning, Passivating, Anodizing, Shot Peening, Mass Media Operations, Coatings, EDM, Casting, Forging, Polishing.
• Experience with metal 3D printing equipment, process and technologies in medical applications.
• Average knowledge with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Average knowledge with Design Verification and Validation activities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interaction with personnel at diverse positions within and outside of the organization. Ability to prioritize and drive for resolution on critical issues.
• Value other's ideas and experience working in a team environment.
• Able to work well with a diverse group of people both within the organization as well as with people outside the company.
• Project Management experience or training. Work well under pressure, organized and able to attain results on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience applying these skills to resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment employing tools such as DMAIC thinking and Root Cause Analysis.
• Well-informed and current on manufacturing methods and equipment.
• A thorough understanding of the product development process and its needs

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:

Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.

Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.

If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 - $153,600.00

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