Senior Manufacturing Engineer - North Haven, CT

Primary Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for multiple stapling product families to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. Lead root cause investigations of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Develop and implement product, process, material, and test method changes to improve quality, manufacturability, and operational performance. Execute qualification and validation activities for components, equipment, and manufacturing process changes. Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Research and Development to support production and business objectives. Analyze production, maintenance, and performance data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and improve process capability. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, throughput improvement, and operational excellence. Support change management activities, documentation updates, and regulatory compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in Engineering, Science, or a technical field. Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, or product sustainment within a regulated production environment. Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing or product performance issues. Ability to lead cross-functional projects and support multiple priorities in a production environment. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including Business Planning and Control System (BPCS). Experience using Agile software for change development and change management processes. Knowledge of automated or semi-automated inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence and automated assembly processes. Experience with manufacturing processes including stamping, machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process control, and continuous improvement methodologies. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, or product sustainment within a regulated production environment. Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing or product performance issues. Ability to lead cross-functional projects and support multiple priorities in a production environment. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including Business Planning and Control System (BPCS). Experience using Agile software for change development and change management processes. Knowledge of automated or semi-automated inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence and automated assembly processes. Experience with manufacturing processes including stamping, machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process control, and continuous improvement methodologies. Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation: Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. 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) It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com