Manufacturing Engineer II – Project Engineering Team

Medtronic

Manufacturing Engineer II leading cross-functional engineering projects at Medtronic. Focused on delivering sustainable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, safety, and compliance.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeBrooklyn Park • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,200 - $124,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute cross‑functional engineering projects aligned with site strategy, value stream roadmaps, and AOP commitments.
Lead root cause investigations and implement systemic solutions to chronic manufacturing issues.
Develop and validate process, equipment, and test method improvements.
Support capital justification, economic analysis, and project planning activities.
Deliver sustainable improvements through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
Partner with operations and quality teams to ensure successful project implementation and structured transition to sustaining ownership.
Contribute to site improvement initiatives including MPS events, QIP/Safety improvement programs, and transformation projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
Experience developing equipment and processes
Experience developing and validating test methods
Proficiency with cost-benefit analysis to identify worthwhile investments
Experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-wide manufacturing initiatives
Exposure to capital project execution, including equipment sourcing, installation, and validation
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for data-driven decision making
Background in new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfers, or scale-up activities
Familiarity with regulated environments (medical device, pharma, or similar) and associated compliance requirements
Experience operating within structured project governance frameworks (stage-gate, portfolio management, or PMO environments)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
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
Capital Accumulation Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

process improvementequipment developmenttest method validationcost-benefit analysisstatistical analysisnew product introductionmanufacturing transfersscale-up activitiesLean manufacturingcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationroot cause analysisproject planningproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsteamworkadaptabilityinitiative