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A Day in the Life

The Principal Project Engineer is a recognized leader in both program management and the technical aspects of manufacturing technology and processes specifically for new product introduction (NPI) and maintenance this dynamic position the Principal Project Engineer is responsible for designing and developing manufacturing processes in collaboration with manufacturing partners. Additionally this role involves serving as an operations program analyst providing support to program managers.

A high standard for design for manufacturability and assembly is maintained with the Principal Project Engineer serving as a key technical representative for manufacturing within core and extended teams. This individual remains at the forefront of emerging technologies and is accountable for meeting team commitments and achieving project contract metrics. Responsibilities may include designing and delivering manufacturing processes and equipment. The Principal Project Engineer may also lead an extended project team which can include members from manufacturing engineering specialists engineers and other functional areas to ensure the successful development and commercialization of new products.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist Core Team Operations Representatives (CTOR) with executing test method development and validation driving development builds and maintaining capacity plans along with the MVR/Design Transfer.

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams to evaluate develop and manage projects related to new product development and the ongoing lifecycle management of products processes and therapies.

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects acting as a liaison between project management project teams and line management.

• Create predictive models for cost yield and capability and drive the implementation of action plans for improvement.

• Lead meetings for the extended Operations team including the monitoring of end-game activities.

• Organize and lead Voice of Operation (VOO) events and facilitate design transfer reviews.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations teams to ensure voice of customer and operations needs are met before transfer to manufacturing

• Drive the setup and execution of SAP processes.

• Lead efforts to collect and provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) feedback to product design teams.

• Lead smaller-scale projects as the Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR).

• Demonstrate an understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) with various vendors.

• Lead and execute projects with minimal supervision including the ability to plan and document project activities.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project activities progress and prepare status report

• Proactively manage risks associated with assigned projects by anticipating resource conflicts and resolving issues as they arise.

Ability to travel up to: 25% (domestic or international)

Location: Fridley Minnesota

Onsite: At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. Were working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance foster an environment of belonging and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR

• Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR

• PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Program or project management experience

• Mechanical aptitude and/or experience with tooling and fixturing including design or rapid prototyping.

• Experience in new manufacturing process and equipment development characterization and qualifications.

• Experience working in medical device or other regulated industry.

• Experience or extensive knowledge of at least 2 related disciplines (with knowledge of all) such as:

• Product development

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Supply chain planning/capacity planning for launch.

• Technical expertise in qualifications (i.e. validation including IQ/OQ/PQ CPAP or related)

• Design for Manufacturability (DMR/DFSS or similar methodology)

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.

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.