Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI

Medtronic • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Feb 2026 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 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 February 2026. Join our team at Medtronic's Grand Rapids, MI location as a Manufacturing Engineer II on our project team, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cannula and positioner lines. This position will focus on process development, tooling, automation design and qualification, validation, and ongoing support of business needs As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you'll design and optimize manufacturing processes and production layouts for assemblies and equipment installations. Your responsibilities will include arranging machines for maximum efficiency within plant facilities, specifying fabrication procedures, and adapting equipment designs to meet factory conditions. You'll also incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans to ensure product quality and compliance with regulations. In this role, you'll inspect machinery performance, initiate corrective actions to address deficiencies, and develop manufacturing processes that leverage statistical process control techniques. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, providing guidance on design concepts and specifications to optimize equipment and manufacturing techniques. In this role, minimum travel will be expected. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related fields) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related fields) with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
• OR PhD (preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related fields) with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, preferably in a regulated industry (medical device, pharma, etc.).
• Experience with process validation, statistical analysis, and root cause problem-solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solid works
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP is a plus)
• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Work experience with the following: FDA Quality System Regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ISO 13485, ISO 9001 standards or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designs sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
• Lead or support process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to support project milestones and timelines.
• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations including but not limited to Medtronic policies, FDA regulations, and ISO standards.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
• We recognize their contributions.
• They share in the success they help to create.
• 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