Manufacturing Engineer II - Project Engineering Team

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

5d•$83,200 - $124,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II within the Twin Cities Campus Project Engineering Team (PET) is responsible for executing strategic, project-based engineering initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, resolve systemic process issues, and support site and enterprise priorities. This role applies structured problem solving, project management, and manufacturing engineering expertise to deliver sustainable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, safety, and compliance. The Manufacturing Engineer II leads and supports cross‑functional projects focused on eliminating chronic manufacturing challenges, optimizing processes and equipment, and enabling operational readiness for new product introductions, manufacturing transfers, and transformation initiatives. The role owns defined portions of the project lifecycle including project scoping, feasibility assessment, planning, execution, and structured handoff to sustaining teams. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, operations, and site leadership, the engineer translates strategic objectives into executable projects, develops business cases and technical solutions, and ensures solutions are validated, documented, and capable of long‑term operational success. This role operates within a structured project governance model and focuses on high‑impact initiatives rather than routine operational support, delivering measurable improvements and scalable manufacturing capabilities that support the Twin Cities Campus manufacturing strategy. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience developing equipment and processes
Experience developing and validating test methods
Proficiency with cost-benefit analysis to identify worthwhile investments
Experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-wide manufacturing initiatives
Exposure to capital project execution, including equipment sourcing, installation, and validation
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for data-driven decision making
Background in new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfers, or scale-up activities
Familiarity with regulated environments (medical device, pharma, or similar) and associated compliance requirements
Experience operating within structured project governance frameworks (stage-gate, portfolio management, or PMO environments)

Responsibilities

Execute cross‑functional engineering projects aligned with site strategy, value stream roadmaps, and AOP commitments.
Lead root cause investigations and implement systemic solutions to chronic manufacturing issues.
Develop and validate process, equipment, and test method improvements.
Support capital justification, economic analysis, and project planning activities.
Deliver sustainable improvements through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
Partner with operations and quality teams to ensure successful project implementation and structured transition to sustaining ownership.
Contribute to site improvement initiatives including MPS events, QIP/Safety improvement programs, and transformation projects