Principal Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Medtronic • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Medtronic’s Engineering organization as a Principal Process Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME), a pivotal hands on role driving innovation, modernization, and scalable manufacturing solutions within our Grand Rapids operations. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes, assembly lines, and tooling solutions that transform complex technical challenges into safe, efficient, and robust production systems—while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety. As a key member of the Operations Extended Team, the Principal AME will focus on new process development, manufacturing innovation, and complex assembly solutions to enable successful product launches and sustainable production performance. You will partner closely with cross functional stakeholders—including R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and external suppliers—to drive projects from concept through qualification, validation, and full production readiness. Our Grand Rapids location is a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering hub specializing in the development and production of advanced medical devices. The site plays a critical role in Medtronic’s global operations, with a focus on high-quality manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Here, our teams are passionate about delivering products that make a real difference in patients’ lives every day. At Grand Rapids, we are proud to contribute to Medtronic’s extensive portfolio, which includes lifesaving and life-enhancing devices used in therapies for cardiac and vascular diseases and more. Grand Rapids offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. As Michigan’s second-largest city, it boasts a vibrant arts scene, award-winning restaurants, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re exploring the scenic Grand River, enjoying outdoor recreation, or participating in local festivals, Grand Rapids is an exceptional place to live and work. 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 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

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.
• 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

• Strong experience with medium to high volume assembly and test equipment technologies, including validation protocols (IQ / CQ / OQ / PQ / MSA).
• Exceptional Project Management and Team Leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in: DFM & DFA principles, DFMEA and PFMEA, GD&T, and defining and procuring assembly equipment and tooling including troubleshooting.
• Strong familiarity with statistical analyses, including process capability, process control, Design of Experiments, etc.
• Understanding of Industrial Engineering tools including balance tables, process flow diagrams, line layouts, ergonomic workstation designs, etc.
• Ability to work across global business unit and/or locations.
• Strong computer, communication, and presentation skills.
• Trained/Certified in Lean and/or 6 Sigma.
• 3D Modeling/CAD experience (Creo – Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the Capital Expense Request (CER) process, specifying costs for Assembly and Packaging Equipment, and Test Fixtures, with consideration to product standard cost targets and capacity demands.
• Support assembly and test equipment validations and qualifications including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and MSA studies.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to address Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for New Product Development programs/equipment.
• Advise Management of any unmitigated risks and/or developments that could affect schedule, standard cost, or revenue.
• Lead AME group’s awareness of new technology advances associated with production process development and assembly and test equipment including data collection and vision systems
• Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
• Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
• Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications.
• Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
• May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.
• Leads the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations. This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• 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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

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