Manufacturing Engineer II

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Aug 2026

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At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand cross-functional collaboration. This role will require some travel to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful completion of projects.

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

• Manage technical aspects of product and process transfer to manufacturing partners.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the manufacturer for engineering issues.
• Conduct, coordinate, and aid in formal Process Validations/Qualifications, including protocol development and execution.
• Collaborate on MSA activities to meet design requirements and business needs.
• Ensure manufacturing processes have adequately demonstrated specified process capabilities through being the Champion for PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability, Demand Flow Technology, and Design for Six Sigma.
• Work as a liaison with the Manufacturer to ensure design for manufacturing elements are incorporated to improve yield and reduce costs.
• Provide guidance to the manufacturer as it relates to the design and assist in the evaluation of new and existing fixtures and equipment, test methods, specifications, layouts, and standards supporting a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Approve and manage design changes and process changes for adherence to Medtronic requirements.
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently and be able to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to meet at off-hours to support Manufacturers located across the globe with global time zone differences.
• Ensures adherence to product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements. Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure compliance with the quality system and high-quality work.
• Assist with the selection and qualification of new materials and suppliers.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Travel requirement: Less than 10%

Baccalaureate degree

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

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.

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. 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.

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