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

A Day in the Life

Medtronic’s Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit is committed to transforming patient care through groundbreaking innovations in neurosurgery and spinal procedures. Our comprehensive portfolio includes spinal implants, robotics-assisted surgical solutions like the Mazor™ Robotic Guidance System, StealthStation™ surgical navigation, and biologics for bone healing, all designed to enhance surgical precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Beyond technology, we support surgeons through education, training, and clinical research, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to achieve the best possible results. By continuously driving innovation and collaboration, Medtronic is redefining cranial and spinal care, improving lives worldwide.​​

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

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Careers That Change Lives

In this exciting role as Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for Spinal Manufacturing Operations with a focus on project management, process improvement, and cost-saving initiatives. The role is responsible for managing the technical aspect of product and process transfers, supporting manufacturing partners, and driving activities to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production.

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

• Oversee the technical execution of product and process transfers to manufacturing partners, ensuring smooth implementation and compliance with all requirements.

• Provide expert technical support to manufacturing partners, including troubleshooting, process improvements, and ongoing engineering guidance.

• Proactively identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across processes and systems.

• Lead or contribute to the evaluation of cost-reduction initiatives, including performing Proforma financial analyses and executing projects to achieve or exceed savings targets.

• Drive the on-time completion of engineering and cost-optimization projects in alignment with business objectives.

• Plan, coordinate, and support formal process validations and qualifications, including protocol development, execution, and comprehensive documentation.

• Collaborate on Measurement System Analysis (MSA) initiatives to ensure alignment with design intent and business needs.

• Champion key manufacturing methodologies such as PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Demand Flow Technology (DFT), and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to develop robust, capable processes.

• Act as a key liaison with manufacturing partners to integrate DFM principles, enhance process yields, and reduce production costs.

• Provide technical direction in the design, evaluation, and optimization of fixtures, equipment, test methods, and production layouts to support Lean manufacturing objectives.

• Review, approve, and manage design and process changes to ensure full compliance with Medtronic standards, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements.

• Support material and supplier selection and qualification processes to meet evolving manufacturing demands.

• Maintain effective communication with global manufacturing teams, accommodating time zone differences to ensure collaborative success.

• Ensure all manufacturing activities adhere to product specifications, industry standards, and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

• Comply with and promote adherence to all relevant quality policies and procedures to maintain system integrity and deliver high-quality results.

Location: Memphis, TN

Ability to travel up to:  <10%

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 4 years of related manufacturing experience, OR

• Advance degree in engineering or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with team members and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience utilizing tools such as DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis in manufacturing environments.

• Proficient in Lean manufacturing methodologies, including PFMEA and Six Sigma principles.

• Well-versed in Design Verification and Validation activities, including the creation of validation protocols and reports, SPC, Process Control Plans, MSA, GR&R, and IQ/OQ/PQ procedures.

• Experienced in VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) and gauging systems, including gauge design and construction.

• In-depth knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including machining, molding, grinding, forming, assembly, welding, finishing, cleaning, passivation, anodizing, shot peening, mass media operations, coatings, EDM, casting, forging, and polishing.

• Up to date with the latest manufacturing methods, technologies, and industry best practices.

• Background in project management, with the capability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results under pressure.

• Skilled at working collaboratively in cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Flexible and adaptable to support global manufacturing operations across various time zones.

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 insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple 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 match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital 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 95,000+ 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.