Manufacturing Engineer I

Medtronic • Humacao, PR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cranial & Spine Manufacturing Engineering function in Humacao, Puerto Rico supports new product introduction and manufacturing readiness by developing and improving processes, equipment, tooling, production layouts, and process controls to ensure consistent product quality and manufacturing performance. The Manufacturing Engineer I partners with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to translate product and design requirements into robust, scalable manufacturing solutions for new product launches and process transfers.

This onsite role supports the development, implementation, validation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for Cranial & Spine new product introduction activities and ongoing operations. It evaluates process flows, equipment, tooling, inspection requirements, and production readiness while supporting process qualification, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance. The position is based in Humacao, Puerto Rico and requires less than 25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Ability to work onsite in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
• Ability to travel less than 25%.
• For baccalaureate degrees earned outside 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience in manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, process development, equipment, or tooling.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, or statistical manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), medical device manufacturing, or manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Exposure to process validation, transfer activities, or launch support in an NPI setting.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction by developing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, processing, and material handling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product and design requirements into manufacturable process solutions.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment configurations, tooling, and sequences of operations for product launch and process transfer readiness.
• Evaluate machinery, equipment, and tooling performance and implement corrective actions for identified issues and deficiencies.
• Support process development and qualification, including process controls and Statistical Process Control (SPC) where applicable.
• Define manufacturing procedures and incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans.
• Provide engineering input on design concepts and specifications to improve manufacturability, equipment utilization, and production efficiency.
• Analyze equipment arrangements and production layouts to improve manufacturing flow, efficiency, and productivity.
• Support manufacturing documentation, compliance requirements, and regulatory expectations for new and existing processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans.
• Eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP), a short-term incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level