Principal Systems Engineer - Product DNA Validation

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

33d

About The Position

Responsible for the design, development, user validation and implementation of a complex PLM (including PDM Capabilities) across the enterprise and its integration with other systems like SAP. Coordinate the Product DNA initiative across the Medtronic enterprise, aimed at simplifying the creation, management, and utilization of product data. Establish a foundational, connected digital thread of product information by streamlining systems across the organization and implementing best-in-class practices and procedures. Utilize DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) & DRM (Design, Reliability, and Manufacturability) methodology and Six Sigma to suggest design, development or manufacturing process improvement. Coordinate requirement flow-down process and requirement traceability utilizing requirement tools to include Cognition Cockpit and ability to develop the templates for flow-down. Responsible for leading and facilitating Agile development and deployment processes by managing cross-functional collaboration, prioritizing backlogs, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering continuous improvement to achieve project goals efficiently. Responsible for driving systems engineering excellence through continuous improvement, innovative problem-solving, and leading change initiatives to enhance organizational performance and efficiency. Conduct root-cause analysis into product and process failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Responsible for implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML to develop, analyze, and optimize system designs, ensuring traceability, collaboration, and alignment with engineering objectives. Responsible for managing and optimizing interconnected tool ecosystems to ensure seamless integration, enhance workflows, and drive efficiency across cross-functional teams. Responsible for analyzing and optimizing system architectures and alternatives using Mode-Frontier to perform trade-off studies, ensure alignment with objectives, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or similar degree with an emphasis on Systems engineering.
Requires Four (4) years of experience in Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering Theory and Implementation.
Must possess at least four (4) years’ experience in each of the following: DMAIC & DRM methodology and Six Sigma; Flow-down process and requirement traceability; Agile methodologies, and AZDO for managing development and deployment; Implement systems engineering practices with a drive for continuous improvement; Investigation and root cause determination of Product & Process failures; Model Based Systems Engineering and SysML tools including EA, Magic Draw, Windchill Modeler; Multiple Tool Ecosystems, Inter-connected Tool Eco Systems, interface design and analysis; Analyze System Architectures and alternatives using Mode-Frontier; Demonstrated Participation and Presentation in INCOSE (International Council of Systems Engineering).

Responsibilities

Design, development, user validation and implementation of a complex PLM (including PDM Capabilities) across the enterprise and its integration with other systems like SAP.
Coordinate the Product DNA initiative across the Medtronic enterprise, aimed at simplifying the creation, management, and utilization of product data.
Establish a foundational, connected digital thread of product information by streamlining systems across the organization and implementing best-in-class practices and procedures.
Utilize DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) & DRM (Design, Reliability, and Manufacturability) methodology and Six Sigma to suggest design, development or manufacturing process improvement.
Coordinate requirement flow-down process and requirement traceability utilizing requirement tools to include Cognition Cockpit and ability to develop the templates for flow-down.
Responsible for leading and facilitating Agile development and deployment processes by managing cross-functional collaboration, prioritizing backlogs, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering continuous improvement to achieve project goals efficiently.
Responsible for driving systems engineering excellence through continuous improvement, innovative problem-solving, and leading change initiatives to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.
Conduct root-cause analysis into product and process failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Responsible for implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML to develop, analyze, and optimize system designs, ensuring traceability, collaboration, and alignment with engineering objectives.
Responsible for managing and optimizing interconnected tool ecosystems to ensure seamless integration, enhance workflows, and drive efficiency across cross-functional teams.
Responsible for analyzing and optimizing system architectures and alternatives using Mode-Frontier to perform trade-off studies, ensure alignment with objectives, and provide data-driven recommendations.

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)