Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic in North Haven, Connecticut

Job Description:

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.

A Day in the Life

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results...the right way. That's the Medtronic Mindset - our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for providing daily support of multiple product families with specific regard to product quality, product cost, process development and process improvements, safety, and project management activities in procurement of new forming, grinding, laser drilling machineries, and development of manufacturing equipment validation documentations. Duties include managing and/or participating in cross functional teams to accomplish project specific goals. This position is in North Haven, CT. It is a full-time onsite position with some flexibility to work from home.

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

• Team with manufacturing, maintenance and quality personnel on a daily basis to review / disposition production defects and provide potential process and/or equipment corrective actions to assure production schedules and quality expectations are met.


• Provide daily production support to set up, trouble shoot, repair, and monitor manufacturing metal forming, grinding and electropolishing related processes & equipment.


• Review manufacturing equipment and processes for potential improvement using OEE, statistical data and analysis of equipment condition then effectively manage change projects.


• Lead improvement projects by performing engineering studies and design of experiments related to existing manufacturing processes.


• Review and optimize existing tooling design used in manufacturing equipment by using Creo, Solidworks and /or AutoCad applications.


• Collaborate with toolmakers to determine critical measurements defining tooling failure, enabling data-driven improvements to enhance tooling performance and reliability.


• Create and update product specifications for documentation, BOM creation, and general ERP support.


• Prepare and execute process development, validation protocols and reports to support implementation of new and upgraded equipment.


• Support new process development, product quality improvement, and integration projects.


• Maintain excellent communications with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Metrology departments on an as needed basis.


• Ability to lead cross functional teams a plus, holding successful meetings, and distributing timely minutes.


• Follow established guidelines and management direction with regards to engineering decisions and departmental/company policy.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.


• Experience in automated and manual machine design, repair, and troubleshooting


• Basic knowledge of electrical and automation components including robots is a plus.


• Experience in AutoCad, Solidworks and/or Creo applications.


• Experience in validation (IQ/OQ/MSA/PQ) in a medical device environment


• Knowledge of GD&T and problem-solving tools: MINITAB, SIX SIGMA, DOE, GR&R, CAPA, DMAIC


• Basic knowledge of vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence.


• Certified Lean six sigma yellow or green belt is a plus.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Projects, etc.)


• Project management skills


• Self-starter, self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.

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.

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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00

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).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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 90,000+ 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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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.

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