Senior Manufacturing Engineering

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Aug 2026Careers 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.A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  A results‑driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in designing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes in a regulated medical device environment. Skilled in developing efficient production layouts, implementing statistical process control, and driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Medtronic Performance System (MPS) methodologies. Demonstrated ability to partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Sourcing, and Packaging to support product lifecycle needs and ensure regulatory compliance. Proven track record in leading validation strategy and execution, enhancing key operational KPIs—including yield, quality, and OEE—and mentoring junior engineers to elevate technical capability across the organization. Strong proficiency in lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, and advanced manufacturing technologies, with a commitment to improving manufacturing reliability, operational excellence, and patient‑focused outcomes.Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques.Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.Required Knowledge and Experience:Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.Nice to Have:Strong capability in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack‑ups, and translating complex drawings into robust manufacturing controls.Hands‑on experience with laser welding, precision bonding, molding, extrusion, or micro‑machining processes commonly used in medical device manufacturing.Demonstrated proficiency in DOE design, multivariate analysis, and advanced SPC methods, including control chart strategy and capability studies.Experience developing maintenance strategies, PFMEA updates, and reliability improvements for high‑volume production equipment.Working knowledge of measurement systems analysis (MSA), metrology tools, and implementing gage calibration strategies.Familiarity with cleanroom contamination control, particulate reduction methods, and environmental monitoring systems.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).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).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).Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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