Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR)- Endo
About The Position
The Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) is the primary Operations leader supporting Endoscopy new product development programs and the transfer of products into manufacturing. Based onsite at Medtronic’s campus in Lafayette, Colorado, the role partners with Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and external manufacturing partners to establish and execute operations strategies supporting product commercialization. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% may be required based on program needs. The CTOR leads Operations execution for programs from concept through commercialization and represents Operations on cross-functional core teams. The role drives manufacturing strategy, process development, design transfer, and launch readiness while collaborating across Operations functions to meet cost, quality, schedule, and manufacturability objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of such experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs within product development or manufacturing environments.
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, process development, or design transfer activities.
- Experience working in regulated industries with documented process and quality requirements.
- Experience influencing stakeholders and driving execution across multiple functions.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Master of Business Administration.
- Medical device product development and/or manufacturing experience.
- Experience across the full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or Design Robustness Methodology (DRM) certification.
- Experience with manufacturing process validation, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead Operations activities for new product development programs as the primary Operations representative on cross-functional core teams.
- Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, including site selection, capacity planning, capital planning, and contract manufacturer engagement.
- Direct extended Operations teams to deliver program milestones, budgets, and launch readiness objectives.
- Manage Operations project metrics, including predicted product cost, manufacturing yield, and operational readiness measures.
- Develop design transfer plans, reports, and documentation required for product commercialization.
- Drive manufacturing process development, validation planning, equipment selection, and scale-up activities.
- Align Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging, Sterilization, Distribution, and Supply Chain functions to program objectives.
- Ensure compliance with new product development processes, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence methodologies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- 401(k) plan with 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.
- Capital Accumulation Plan, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
