Senior Engineering Manager - NMPH - Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

6h • Onsite

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. A Day in the Life In this highly visible and impactful role, the Senior Engineering Manager will report to OU Operations and lead a team of Core Team Operations Representatives (CTORs) and Project Engineers. This role is responsible for value stream selection, planning, execution, and implementation of new products supporting the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units. You will drive the development of robust, stable, end-to-end value streams by working closely with cross-functional partners and manufacturing sites, while building and developing a high-performing team of program and project leaders. This position ensures overall Operations execution across New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, including schedule, budget, resource planning, risk management, issue resolution, and compliance with internal quality systems. Results are achieved through leadership of up to 10 extended Operations functions, including Supply Management, Supplier Quality, Process Development, Contract Manufacturing, Internal Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Sterilization, Global Supply Chain, and Distribution. The ideal candidate brings strong people leadership experience, new product introduction expertise, and demonstrated success leading complex, matrixed programs involving R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams. This role requires a balance of technical depth, program management capability, business acumen, and medical device operations knowledge, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or Advance degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience
• Program or project management experience
• Demonstrated people leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with manufacturing sites on NPI design transfer
• Experience with active implantable devices, pumps, and therapies
• End-to-end NPI experience from concept through launch
• DRM, DFSS, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of CTORs and Project Engineers who represent Operations throughout the New Product Development process
• Own DRM strategy and execution to enable Design for Manufacturability and Design for Value
• Ensure downstream operations considerations are incorporated early in product development
• Facilitate trade-off discussions and influence decision-making across multiple levels of leadership
• Align scope, cost, resources, and schedules across Network Operations, Operating Units, and NPD core teams
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while adhering to Operations strategies and compliance requirements
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent through feedback, performance management, and career development
• Drive operational excellence to deliver high-quality products at competitive cost and speed
• Serve as Design Transfer procedure owner and ensure post-launch operational stability

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
• 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)

What This Job Offers

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