Principal Process Engineer

Medtronic • Danvers, MA

69d • $125,600 - $188,400

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. In this role, you'll be part of a highly collaborative Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team driving process excellence across molding and assembly operations that bring life-saving medical technology to patients around the world. As a Principal Process Engineer, you will lead process development and optimization activities for high-precision plastic components used in Medtronic's medical devices. You'll serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in molding technology, providing technical direction, project leadership, and mentorship across cross-functional teams spanning design engineering, operations, and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or working within an AME or NPI (New Product Introduction) environment.
• Knowledge of RJG, Moldflow, or Scientific Molding principles.
• Familiarity with automation integration, robotics, or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Proven ability to coach and influence across levels, including operators, engineers, and site leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships across sites and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, validation, and scale-up of new and existing injection molding operations supporting complex medical device components.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to translate product designs into stable, capable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE methodologies to enhance yield, throughput, and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate and implement new molding technologies, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing tools that advance Medtronic's operational excellence goals.
• Develop and maintain robust process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards.
• Partner with external suppliers and tooling vendors to ensure alignment on process capability, mold design, and material specifications.
• Support cross-site AME initiatives across the East Region to standardize best practices and advance molding innovation strategies.
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusion, and technical excellence.

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
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees