Manufacturing Engineer II

CHN China (Mainland); Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Dexter, Missouri. The role focuses on developing and sustaining production fixtures and processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in the field, along with strong analytical and technical skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience or advanced degree with no experience.
• Experience in regulated industries preferable.
• Experience managing quality documents and project management skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving production fixtures and processes.
• Collaborating with teams for process improvement.
• Creating test plans and validation activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer II

Apply locations Dexter, Michigan, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 13, 2025 (5 hours left to apply) job requisition id R30558 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Jun 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

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 May 2025.

In this exciting role as a Manufacturing Engineer II on the Dexter Michigan Manufacturing Engineering team, you will have responsibility for developing, sustaining and improving a variety of production fixtures, equipment, and processes. Projects supported in this role can span from capacity expansion, equipment end of life replacement, yield improvement, technology change implementation, quality improvement and lean transformation initiatives. This role will collaborate with the various cross-functional teams inside and outside of the plant including but not limited to Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Operations, Technicians, and external vendors/consultants. This is an in-person role with very limited travel required.

This role is located at the Dexter facility which supports the production of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Products and Catheters including Nautilus, VitalFlow, Bio-Medicus, and Crescent product lines to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Apply appropriate technical skills and tools, such as DOE, SPC, hypothesis testing, capability studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing tools, to perform in depth analysis, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities including new fixturing, equipment, and inspection solutions.
• Develops shop floor work instructions and trains operators on equipment and methods
• Works directly with equipment/machinery suppliers to develop processes, specifications, capability, and suitability for purpose
• Specifies and purchases equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for the installation of equipment
• Create test plans and reports to demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions.
• Execute validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) to implement new fixtures and equipment on existing production lines and to poke and yolk and challenge specifications for existing processes.
• Manage project timelines and scope, communicating changes and challenges to key stakeholders.
• Sustain current production through day-to-day support.
• Understand how to flow requirements from a top-level design down to a manufacturing process specification.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Nice to Haves

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong technical aptitude (i.e. able to create, read & comprehend technical drawings and specifications).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Team player with demonstrated collaboration track record.
• Medical Device or regulated industry experience
• Experience managing Quality System Process Documents
• Experience understanding proper documentation/quality requirements for a regulated environment.
• Experience in selection and/or design of manufacturing equipment, tools and fixtures.
• Experience Process and equipment Validation and Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Experience with automation, vision, PLC processes.
• Project management experience

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.

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.

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):$81,600.00 - $122,400.00This 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. 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Who We Are

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. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

What We Do

We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

How We Are Different

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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.

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