Engineering Program Manager (CTOR) - PH - Fridley/Rice Creek, MN (Onsite)
About The Position
As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units are transforming the treatment of chronic neurological and pelvic health conditions through innovative, personalized neuromodulation therapies. From restoring bladder and bowel control with sacral and tibial neuromodulation to treating chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery, our therapies help reconnect critical nerve pathways, restore function, and empower patients to live with greater confidence, independence, and quality of life. In this highly visible role as Engineering Program Manager (CTOR), you will serve as the primary Operations leader for cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, driving the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing. You will lead Operations strategy and execution from concept through commercialization, partnering across Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Sterilization, Global Supply Chain, and Distribution to enable efficient product launches and scalable manufacturing solutions. This role requires strong leadership, influence, and program management skills to align stakeholders, navigate complexity, and bring innovative Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health therapies to patients worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required with minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field; MBA preferred.
- Experience in medical device product development and/or manufacturing, with knowledge of applicable FDA, ICH, and IEC regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated experience supporting products throughout the full product lifecycle, from development through commercialization and sustainment.
- Certification in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design Reliability Management (DRM), or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials strongly preferred.
- Proven Operations experience with expertise in one or more areas, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Contract Manufacturing, or Operations Program Management.
- Experience within highly regulated industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.
- Strong background in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience planning and executing manufacturing process validation activities.
- Demonstrated project engineering and/or program management experience in new product development, manufacturing, or commercialization environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead Operations strategy and execution for NPI programs, driving cross-functional teams to launch new products into manufacturing.
- Establish and manage key metrics, including product cost, yield, capacity, process capability, and risk reduction.
- Develop Design Transfer plans, reports, and supporting commercialization documentation.
- Partner with stakeholders to define manufacturing strategies, including: Manufacturing site selection, Distribution strategy, Contract manufacturing scope, Capacity and capital planning, Process validation strategy, Supplier selection, Pilot line and production scale-up activities.
- Manage Operations plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Lead Extended Operations teams to deliver programs on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, regulatory, and NPD requirements.
- Execute and continuously improve Operations strategies that support successful product launches.
- Serve as the Voice of Operations within the Product Development Core Team.
- Influence and align stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
- Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and external partners.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Coach team members and provide ongoing feedback and recognition.
- Drive alignment on scope, resources, schedules, costs, and key deliverables.
- Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, including DFSS, Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, FTQ, and DRM.
- Negotiate priorities, resolve challenges, and facilitate decisions that support program objectives.
Benefits
- 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
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- 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)
- 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
Principal
