Principal Manufacturing Engineer – OEE, SPC

Medtronic

Principal Manufacturing Engineer focused on OEE and SPC, improving healthcare manufacturing processes. Leading initiatives to enhance operational excellence and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeFridley • Arizona, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $123,200 - $184,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead OEE and SPC deployment across manufacturing lines and processes
Drive improvements in manufacturing performance, quality, and efficiency using a systems-based approach
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to plan, implement, and sustain operational improvements
Coach teams on OEE and SPC methodologies, KPI standards, and continuous improvement practices
Support process design, equipment optimization, and production readiness to meet business and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and consultants to deliver implementation milestones
Provide onsite leadership, including Hypercare support, to ensure adoption, data accuracy, and long-term sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of Operations, Manufacturing or Quality experience OR Master’s Degree with 5+ years OR PhD with 3+ years
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Experience deploying OEE/SPC projects
Experience with Continuous Improvement
Lean Six Sigma certification
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

OEESPCContinuous ImprovementManufacturing PerformanceQuality ManagementProcess DesignEquipment OptimizationKPI StandardsData AccuracyOperational Improvements

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Certification