Manufacturing Engineer II

PRC Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co. (Puerto Rico Branch); Humacao (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Humacao, Puerto Rico is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and production layouts in support of Cranial & Spine projects. The role partners with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams, requires a bachelor’s in engineering with 2+ years of experience (or a master’s with 0+ years), and is onsite with travel under 10%.

This position offers opportunities to contribute to new product launches and process validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and production layouts for new products, existing products, and design transfer activities.
• Develop manufacturing solutions supporting R&D projects, new technologies, product designs, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Define sequences of operations and fabrication requirements for tooling and equipment to support product performance, manufacturability, and production readiness.
• Evaluate machinery, equipment, and tooling performance; investigate deficiencies; and implement corrective actions to support product quality and operational efficiency.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability methods, and other process control techniques.
• Incorporate inspection, testing, validation, and manufacturing requirements into production processes and plans.
• Partner with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to provide input on design concepts, specifications, equipment selection, and manufacturing methods.
• Recommend process, equipment, and system improvements while ensuring manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support design transfer, process validation, and launch readiness activities for new products and technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to entry-level engineers and cross-functional partners as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Lean Manufacturing

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Cranial & Spine Manufacturing Engineering function in Humacao, Puerto Rico supports the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods that enable successful new product introduction and transfer of product and technology designs into manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer II partners with R&D, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support new technologies and therapies from concept through launch, while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance. This position is onsite in Humacao, Puerto Rico and requires less than 10% travel. The Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced individual contributor responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production solutions in support of Cranial & Spine new product introduction and R&D initiatives. This role works independently on moderately complex projects, contributes to design transfer and launch readiness, recommends process improvements, and provides technical guidance to entry-level team members as needed.

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

• Design and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and production layouts for new products, existing products, and design transfer activities.
• Develop manufacturing solutions supporting R&D projects, new technologies, product designs, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Define sequences of operations and fabrication requirements for tooling and equipment to support product performance, manufacturability, and production readiness.
• Evaluate machinery, equipment, and tooling performance; investigate deficiencies; and implement corrective actions to support product quality and operational efficiency.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability methods, and other process control techniques.
• Incorporate inspection, testing, validation, and manufacturing requirements into production processes and plans.
• Partner with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to provide input on design concepts, specifications, equipment selection, and manufacturing methods.
• Recommend process, equipment, and system improvements while ensuring manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support design transfer, process validation, and launch readiness activities for new products and technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to entry-level engineers and cross-functional partners as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing process development, equipment, tooling, or new product introduction.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), process validation, or design transfer.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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