Principal Sourcing Engineer

Medtronic; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Principal Sourcing Engineer to lead supplier transfer projects in a matrixed environment. You will drive strategic decisions, manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams across R&D, Category Management, and Operations Sourcing to deliver measurable improvements in lead times and cost.

This onsite role supports multiple campuses in the U.S. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in plastics processing and supplier qualification, strong project leadership, and PMP is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in plastics processing and supplier qualification; or Master’s with 5+ years; or PhD with 3+ years.
• Experience leading cross-functional transfer projects and supplier management.
• Lean Six Sigma and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more supplier transfer projects with defined plans and delivery methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion and goals.
• Develop and document transfer strategies including budget, schedule, KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in plastics processing and supplier qualification

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Aug 2026

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

Today, we’re partnering across the industry to confront systemic healthcare challenges – this requires bold leadership. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

Join our Global Supplier Optimization team as a Principal Sourcing Engineer, where you utilize your strong track record of delivering results in a matrixed organization, where collaboration with diverse individuals, teams, and skill sets is essential for success. As the Principal Sourcing Engineer, you will lead, direct, plan, and execute cross‑functional projects, focusing on driving strategic decisions, managing business risks, applying technical rigor, and ensuring effective communication. You will lead the execution of supplier transfer projects on schedule and within budget while enhancing supplier capabilities and driving operational excellence.

In this critical role, you will implement comprehensive operational strategies to achieve process capability through Six Sigma methodologies, collaborating with our suppliers to ensure value stream stability, optimize lead times, and eliminate waste. Additionally, you will lead supplier optimization initiatives, driving robust supply chain resilience, cost reduction, and continuous quality improvement.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In‑person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This position will be onsite, based at a Medtronic site in:

• Danvers, MA
• Mounds View, MN (Twin Cities Campus)
• Boulder, CO (Colorado Campus)
• Irvine, CA

As a Principal Sourcing Engineer, you will utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to work as a strategic problem solver with deep expertise in process improvement methodologies, supplier management, project leadership, and data analysis. You will establish and maintain strong cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Category Management, Supply Chain, Operations Sourcing, OpEx and corporate initiatives and leadership. Ensuring projects are on time, on budget and deliver measurable results. At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.

Key Responsibilities of the Principal Sourcing Engineer are:

• Manage one or more developed or mature supplier transfer projects with well‑defined plans and delivery methodologies. Accountable for overall project progress, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross functional teams including design, operations, category management, contract manufacturers/OEM, supplier quality, to ensure successful completion of projects and business goals.
• Develop, communicate, and document transfer project strategies and plans including budget, detailed schedule creation/maintenance, KPIs. Provides input to establishing program objectives, timelines, milestones and budgets.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with the project plan by addressing any resource conflicts and addressing problems as they emerge. Facilitate project team meetings; prepare agenda, facilitate discussion during meeting, take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Track spending associated to project. Provide monthly forecasts on upcoming spending. Forecast resource and skill set needs for the project and participate in resourcing discussions/negotiation.
• Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources.
• Product/Process technical expertise include reviewing and ensure adequacy of supplier part Qualifications activities (i.e. Validation including IQ, OQ, PQ activities;).
• Proficient in structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Execute and support phase in – phase out (PIPO) planning for assigned transfer projects.
• Conduct supplier design reviews to identify and mitigate test coverage gaps and address quality and manufacturability defect points.
• Establish a measurement and reporting framework to review and report project progress with key stakeholders and management teams.
• Use appropriate project management tools, communicate plans and risk management techniques to create rigor in project planning and execution.

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in plastics processing and supplier qualification OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in plastics processing and supplier qualification OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience in plastics processing and supplier qualification.

Nice to Have

• Extensive experience leading projects/programs including financial accountability including strong preference for PMP certification.
• Prior experience managing site to site transfer projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective planning and organization skills including the proven ability to work against multiple objectives simultaneously.
• Excellent knowledge of systems including PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Ability to establish and maintain a trusted role with the various stakeholders in coordinating multiple functions across the organization.
• Supplier Quality experience.
• Injection Molding knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Extrusions

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.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$131,200.00 - $196,800.00
• This 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. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. 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.

Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans

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.

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