Engineering Manager, Grand Rapids

Engineering Manager

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.

In this exciting role, the Engineering Manager leads and manages the team in the Innovation Process in our Grand Rapids Manufacturing Site leading 6-8 direct reports. The individual will closely collaborate with all necessary stakeholders to discuss strategies, programs, operating issues, opportunities, and decisions, with the goal of building a strong and growing team.

We look for leaders who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers. You will coach and provide direction for Technical Functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology into the manufacturing processes in the Grand Rapids Site. Implement key strategic initiatives for capacity expansion, technology innovations through new capital acquisition and implementation as well as supporting Maintenance of Business activities. Problems and issues faced are difficult and will require support from cross functional subject matter experts. Navigating ambiguity and engaging support staff will be critical to your success. You will actively make improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. The Engineering Manager transforms the site strategy into a tangible reality by formulating, communicating, and executing business plans to achieve desired results. The position involves initiating programs or projects based on identified business and tactical needs, and the decisions made directly impact projects, operations, deadlines, resource allocation, funds, and the overall achievement of organizational objectives.

Our Grand Rapids location is a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering hub specializing in the development and production of advanced medical devices. The site plays a critical role in Medtronic's global operations, with a focus on high-quality manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Here, our teams are passionate about delivering products that make a real difference in patients' lives every day. At Grand Rapids, we are proud to contribute to Medtronic's extensive portfolio, which includes lifesaving and life-enhancing devices used in therapies for cardiac and vascular diseases and more.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems.
• May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.
• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.
• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.
• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.
• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.
• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.
• Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area. Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization. Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the strategy, execution of processes, projects, with respect to commercialized product design changes.
• Practical knowledge of statistical techniques and software (e.g., Minitab)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and job levels within a global organization.
• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring technical employees.
• Proven judgment in assessing risks and communicating complex technical challenges to upper management.
• Excellent organization, planning, computer skills, technical writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Medical Device Manufacturing Quality System and Regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of A3, DMAIC, Lean and 6 Sigma principles.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Validation; OQ, IQ, PQ, TMV.
• Knowledge of Design for Automation.
• Experience leading project for the OEE Improvement process.
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing assembly processes and methods.
• Knowledge and experience with material process and testing.
• Some travel may be 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.

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):$140,800.00 - $211,200.00 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).

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 by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.

We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

• Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
• Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities
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