Materials Engineer II – Extrusion
Medtronic
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Danvers • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $86,400 - $129,600 per year
About the role
- Provide process engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Lead cross‑functional engineering projects to drive continuous improvement in yield, efficiency, quality, and cost, using data from systems such as OEE and SPC.
- Specify, order, install, and qualify extrusion equipment and tooling.
- Develop and implement cost‑savings initiatives related to extrusion processes and workflow improvements.
- Execute process and equipment validations, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Process Qualification (PQ), using statistical analysis tools.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions as part of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and CAPAs.
- Author and maintain technical specifications, SOPs, and related documentation through document control systems for new and existing processes, in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements, using change management PLM systems such as Agile.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to operators and technicians as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree with Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
- 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.
Benefits
- 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
process engineeringextrusion processesstatistical analysisInstallation Qualification (IQ)Operational Qualification (OQ)Process Qualification (PQ)failure analysis techniquesmaterial characterizationcost-savings initiativescontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingmentoringtechnical guidance