Manufacturing Engineer I

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 Aug 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we act boldly, compete to win, move with speed, foster belonging, and deliver results—the right way. This is the Medtronic Mindset, defining how we work and what we value. Our brand is rooted in action, and every team member plays a vital role in bringing our culture to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide. You will be a part of a dedicated, experienced, and high-performing team at our Plymouth Nathan Lane site. At this facility, the Manufacturing Engineering 1 role is responsible for day-to-day process performance, troubleshooting, and improvements used to manufacture our medical devices. Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer processes with new technology and machines. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Sustains manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, and other Nitinol Stent processing. Support project timelines and scope, communicating changes and challenges to key stakeholders Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Identify process improvement opportunities including; fixtures, equipment, and inspection solutions Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. Collaborates on manufacturing processes that require statistical process control, and may develop those techniques. Provides guidance to operators and leads regarding line performance and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. Apply appropriate technical skills and tools, such as DOE, hypothesis testing, capability studies, cliff studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing tools, to perform in depth analysis, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions. All other duties as assigned Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. Requires a Baccalaureate degree and 0 years relevant experience. Nice to Have Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or production environment Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD Exposure to regulated industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or aerospace Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820) or ISO 13485 Experience with manufacturing or quality systems (e.g., SAP, MES, PLM) Exposure to process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) or equipment qualification Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or FMEA Experience supporting automation, robotics, or manufacturing equipment troubleshooting Participation in cross-functional engineering or process improvement projects 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. 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. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ 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):$69,600.00 - $104,400.00 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 availab