Product Development Operations Lead – New Programs

Medtronic plc; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Lafayette, Colorado is seeking a Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) to lead Operations for new product development programs, coordinating with cross-functional teams on manufacturing strategy, design transfer, and readiness for product launch. This role partners with multiple functions to achieve targets in cost, quality, and schedule.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging, Sterilization and Quality to align programs with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs within product development or manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, process development, or design transfer activities.
• Experience working in regulated industries with documented process and quality requirements.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and driving execution across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations activities for new product development programs as the primary Operations representative on cross-functional core teams.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, including site selection, capacity planning, capital planning, and contract manufacturer engagement.
• Direct extended Operations teams to deliver program milestones, budgets, and launch readiness objectives.
• Manage Operations project metrics, including predicted product cost, manufacturing yield, and operational readiness measures.
• Develop design transfer plans, reports, and documentation required for product commercialization.
• Drive manufacturing process development, validation planning, equipment selection, and scale-up activities.
• Align Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging, Sterilization, Distribution, and Supply Chain functions to program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with new product development processes, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence methodologies.

Skills

Cross-functional projects

Manufacturing strategy

Regulated industries

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Medtronic plc in Lafayette, Colorado is seeking a Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) to lead Operations for new product development programs, coordinating with cross-functional teams on manufacturing strategy, design transfer, and readiness for product launch. This role partners with multiple functions to achieve targets in cost, quality, and schedule.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging, Sterilization and Quality to align programs with business