Sr Principal Tool Engineer
About The Position
MiniMed is seeking a Sr Principal Tool Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and procurement of molding and tooling for new product introduction (NPI) in the Plastics Value Stream within the Medtronic Diabetes Business OU. The role supports the sourcing and development of the supplier base to meet NPI, quality, delivery, and cost requirements. It is responsible for developing a 2- to 5-year tooling plan and reducing supply-chain complexity. The engineer works with cross-functional Diabetes teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory, to help ensure vendors manufacture and deliver components, sub-assemblies, and contract-manufactured items at the required quality level. The role also works directly with vendors to develop and improve processes that support business demand for plastics. This is a technical specialist individual-contributor role. The position advances existing technology or introduces new technology and therapies, manages assigned projects, and collaborates with stakeholders. It may involve mentoring colleagues or directing the work of lower-level professionals. The role calls for independent, strategic work, significant cross-functional influence, negotiation with internal and external stakeholders, and guidance, coaching, and training for other employees. It typically manages large, moderately complex strategic initiatives involving large cross-functional teams. The position designs, develops, and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype models, and machine attachments for production or experimental use. CAD/CAM may be used to design tools.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Mastery-level knowledge of a specialty area and working knowledge of several other areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Nice To Haves
- Deep knowledge of project management.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for the development and procurement of molding and tooling for NPI in the Plastics Value Stream.
- Develop and support the sourcing and development of suppliers to meet NPI, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
- Develop a 2- to 5-year tooling plan and reduce supply-chain complexity.
- Work with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to help ensure vendors deliver components, sub-assemblies, and contract-manufactured items at the required quality level.
- Work directly with vendors to develop and improve processes supporting plastics delivery and business demands.
- Design, develop, and implement industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype models, and machine attachments for production or experimental use.
- Manage assigned projects and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve desired results.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees, and may mentor colleagues or direct lower-level professionals.
- Manage large, moderately complex initiatives of strategic importance involving large cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Short Term Incentive.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Eligible employees may have access to a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
