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Sr Engineering Program Manager (CTOR) - NM/PH - Rice Creek, MN or Juncos, PR (Onsite)

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Job Location drjobs

Fridley, MN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 168800 - 253200

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Aug 2025


At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) serves as the recognized leader for global Operations and Supply Chain within New Product Introduction (NPI) project core teams. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership to a cross-functional extended teamincluding Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Planning Category Management Sourcing Contract Manufacturers/OEMs Supplier Quality and othersto ensure the successful development launch and commercialization of new products.

The CTOR is accountable for all operational aspects of the program including value stream selection planning execution and implementation. They are responsible for ensuring the voice of Operations is effectively represented and for meeting all team commitments and project contract metrics through timely communication and execution.

Day in the life:

  • Own and lead all Operations activities and deliverables throughout product development planning and execution.

  • Drive end-to-end value stream development and processes from technology readiness to market release.

  • Lead the identification mitigation and resolution of manufacturing and supply chain schedule risks.

  • Define and achieve key operations objectives including Labor Burden Materials Cycle Time Capacity Yield Process Capability (PPK) and more.

  • Lead cross-functional teamsManufacturing Supply Chain Planning Sourcing Category Management Supplier Quality Contract Manufacturers/OEMsthroughout the product development lifecycle to meet project and business goals.

  • Provide hands-on tactical and operational leadership including coaching and mentoring of the broader operations team.

  • Develop implement and execute operational strategies and plans aligned with program and business needs.

  • Manage operations schedules scope materials resources expenditures and funding across projects.

  • Create maintain and communicate detailed operations plans budgets and timelines.

  • Serve as the Voice of Operations within cross-functional teams ensuring operational needs are prioritized and documented.

  • Ensure Quality Management System (QMS) requirements are understood implemented and maintained within operations.

  • Support regulatory and compliance documentation including Design History File and submissions.

  • Coordinate development builds across the value stream and align them with program milestones.

  • Ensure seamless integration between operations and core product development teams.

  • Champion program-level manufacturing and sourcing strategies including facility selection make/buy decisions and business continuity planning.

  • Ensure consistent application of Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) principles.

  • Lead launch readiness activities including capacity planning build execution and commercialization preparedness.

  • Provide indirect leadership coaching and development for extended operations teams.

  • Influence effectively within a matrixed organization and collaborate across cultures and functions.

  • Apply strong business acumen including operations costing (LBM OPC inventory deferrals capital investments).

  • Serve as a strong advocate and representative of Operations within cross-functional settings driving alignment with business and project objectives.

Travel: Yes < 25 % of the Time

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

  • Or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

  • Project Management: Proven track record of leading complex projects and programs including full financial accountability and cross-functional coordination.

  • Contract Manufacturing: Experience collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to develop and launch handheld electronic instrument platforms.

  • New Product & Process Development: Demonstrated success in developing and launching new products and/or manufacturing processes from concept to commercialization.

Nice to Have

  • Manufacturing Engineering: Strong background in manufacturing engineering; hands-on experience is highly desirable.

  • Regulated Industries: Extensive experience in medical devices or similarly regulated environments ensuring compliance and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of product and process qualification including Validation (IQ OQ PQ) PPAP and related regulatory requirements.

  • Supply Chain & Capacity Planning: Skilled in planning and scaling supply chains to support new product launches.

  • Sourcing & Component Qualification: Experienced in sourcing strategies and qualifying components for manufacturing readiness.

  • Design for Excellence: Proficient in applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.

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):$168800.00 - $253200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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 state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

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 95000 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 addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


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