Senior Manufacturing Extrusion Engineer

Medtronic • Hill, NH

1d • $100,000 - $150,000

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 role, you will support daily operations, drive efficiencies in current extrusion processes to deliver cost savings, complying with the quality and regulatory policies for components used in life-saving medical devices. You will apply deep technical expertise in materials science and manufacturing engineering to support daily operational objectives. You will also analyze, design, and optimize extrusion processes and material applications, in addition to collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and external partners to ensure robust, compliant, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with extrusion processes (polymer/plastic or composite), preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques, material characterization, and process validation
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and GMP requirements
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers

Responsibilities

• Manage specific individual project schedules.
• Lead cross-functional teams on engineering projects to drive continuous improvements.
• Order, implement and qualify extrusion equipment and tooling.
• Devise and implement cost savings proposals related to extrusion process and work flow improvements.
• Execute on process and equipment validations through Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification and Process Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) using statical analysis tools.
• Provide process engineering support for production problems and engineering runs.
• Perform root cause investigation and implement corrective actions required as a part of Non Conformance Report.
• Author and institute written technical specifications, SOP’s through document control system for new and existing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers as needed.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees