Senior Process Engineer

Medtronic • Danvers, MA

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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 Develop and validate Injection Molding process using scientific molding, RJG DC3, DOE. Knowledge of RJG Co-Pilot or EDart acceptable. Use of Moldflow also desired. 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 Senior Process Engineer, you will implement 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. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Contribute towards 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.

Requirements

• Batchelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 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

• Contribute towards 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

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