Engineering Director- Design and Development

Medtronic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 194,400 - 291,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking an Engineering Director for its Diabetes Operating Unit in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design and development, along with strong technical leadership skills. You'll lead a team to innovate diabetes products while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers competitive salary and flexible benefits, promoting healthcare access and equity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
• 7+ years technical leadership experience.
• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of novel diabetes products.
• Manage resources according to industry standards.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful execution of programs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Technical leadership

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Director- Design and Development

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Oct 2025.

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
As a Director of Engineering, the candidate selected for this role will become instrumental in defining future product offerings for the Diabetes Operating Unit. Expected to lead a team in the design and development of integrated, novel diabetes products, this individual will be accountable to Mechanical R&D department deliverables, managing resources according to Medtronic and industry policies, standards, and regulations. Further, the candidate will continue to improve departmental procedures while building upon a strong foundation of talent through hiring, coaching, and mentoring. This position will work across functions within R&D, Operations, Product Management, Quality and Regulatory to assure successful execution of the programs. While a hybrid work schedule is acceptable, in order to perform the necessary duties of this role, on-site attendance in the Northridge, CA facility is expected 4 days out of the week. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes deliverables in the development of novel diabetes platforms
• Establishes framework Mechanical R&D to support sustaining activities at manufacturing sites and suppliers
• Establish, track, and measure outcomes of design integration tranches
• Ensure design capability by means of comprehensive technical reviews, physical and simulated testing, and robust documentation
• Working with internal and external partners to produce tooling, platform prototypes, and demonstrate manufacturing capability
• Responsible for team professional development to promote engagement, growth, job satisfaction and organizational health
• Represent the organization as a technical speaker in conferences covering products and technology, as needed
• Collaborate across Medtronic to ensure best practices are employed in design/development
• Organizes activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery
• Identifies, plans, and maintains resource needs, cost center budget, employee assignment, and staffing decisions
• Ensures engineering approach and designs conform to applicable industry standards and Medtronic procedures

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering and 10+ years experience mechanical engineering design and development or other relevant engineering experience and 7+ years technical leadership experience
• OR Advanced Degree in Engineering and 7+ years experience mechanical engineering design and development or other relevant engineering experience and 7+ years technical leadership experience

Nice to Have

• 15+ years experience engineering experience in medical device industry
• Direct experience in technical project management and technology risk burndown planning and execution
• Experience overseeing design, process development, and V&V activities
• Experience leading managers or functional leads
• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in high-volume, electromechanical assemblies
• Experience in regulated product development environment, and ideally medical device industry
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and negotiation skills
• Experience with complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed organization
• Experience managing projects in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills

Physical Job Requirements

The 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. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $194,400.00 - $291,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and an annual long-term incentive plan. 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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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, and Capital Accumulation Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement: Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic in Los Angeles County, additional disclosures related to local ordinances may apply.

About Medtronic: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.