Engineering Program Manager - Onsite

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Program Manager serves as the Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) and primary Operations interface to cross-functional product development teams. The role leads operations strategy and execution for new product introduction programs, integrating manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other operations requirements throughout product development and driving operational readiness from concept through commercialization. The position is based onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with no travel required. The role is part of the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health business within Medtronic’s Neurosciences Operating Unit. Operations partners with product development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and regulatory teams to introduce new products into global manufacturing networks while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan. The listed U.S. salary range is $142,400 to $213,600, with the offered rate dependent on factors including experience, certification or education, market conditions, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of program or project management experience leading complex new product development programs; or a master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline and at least 3 years of that experience.
Experience leading cross-functional teams within product development, manufacturing, or operations environments.
Experience managing program schedules, risks, budgets, and execution deliverables.
Experience supporting product commercialization, manufacturing transfer, or new product introduction activities.
Experience working in regulated industry environments.
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.
For roles below Principal level, candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Medical device product development or manufacturing experience, with knowledge of FDA, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), or International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) certification.
Experience with manufacturing process validation, capacity planning, and design transfer activities.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), First Time Quality (FTQ), or other structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead operations planning, execution, and implementation activities for new product introduction programs.
Serve as the primary Operations representative on cross-functional product development core teams.
Lead extended operations teams to achieve program milestones, budget targets, and commercialization objectives.
Drive manufacturing and supply chain risk identification, mitigation planning, and schedule risk burndown activities.
Develop and manage operations project metrics, including product cost, manufacturing yield, capacity, process capability, and component capability.
Define manufacturing strategies, including site selection, make-versus-buy decisions, contract manufacturing scope, capacity planning, and equipment sourcing.
Coordinate design transfer activities, development builds, process validation planning, and launch readiness execution across manufacturing value streams.
Ensure compliance with Quality System requirements, Design History File documentation, and operations-related regulatory deliverables.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance or reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans for all regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for all regular employees.
Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for all regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for all regular employees.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for all regular employees.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.