Director- Systems Engineering (ENDO)
About The Position
The Director, Systems Engineering leads the Systems Engineering and Human Factors Engineering functions supporting the development of complex medical technologies within Medtronic’s Endoscopy Operating Unit. The role provides franchise-level leadership across a portfolio of product development programs and is part of the Endoscopy R&D leadership team. It partners with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Operations, and commercial teams to deliver business and patient outcomes. The position is responsible for functional strategy, organizational development, technical leadership, and execution across product development programs. It establishes engineering practices, develops talent, and promotes system-level design excellence throughout the product lifecycle. The role is onsite in Lafayette, Colorado, or Mounds View, Minnesota, and requires travel for business, customer, and leadership engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional project teams, plus 7+ years of people leadership experience; or an advanced degree and 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional project teams, plus 7+ years of people leadership experience.
- Experience leading Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or product development teams within a regulated industry.
- Experience developing and executing functional strategies, organizational plans, and talent development initiatives.
- Experience influencing decisions across a matrixed organization and leading multiple concurrent programs or initiatives.
- Experience with medical product development processes, design controls, and regulatory requirements.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device industry experience in new product development, quality systems, clinical research, regulatory affairs, or Design Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM).
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Human Factors, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience implementing model-based systems engineering tools, processes, or methodologies.
- Knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration and global medical device regulations.
- Experience leading engineering organizations supporting electromechanical, embedded software-enabled, or capital equipment products.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Systems Engineering and Human Factors Engineering organization, including strategy, execution, workforce planning, and talent development.
- Drive systems engineering processes, design practices, tools, methodologies, and organizational capabilities that support product development success.
- Lead cross-functional teams in making timely technical decisions and recommendations that support major organizational objectives.
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development for Systems Engineering and Human Factors Engineering team members; build organizational capability and succession plans.
- Oversee system-level engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture definition, risk management, design integration, verification, and validation.
- Partner with functional and program leaders to evaluate technical solutions, resolve complex challenges, and align development efforts with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.
- Champion adoption of model-based systems engineering and other innovative approaches to improve development efficiency, product quality, and organizational effectiveness.
- Align organizational capabilities, talent strategies, and long-range planning with future research and development portfolio needs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- Incentive plans.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
- Short-term disability.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
