Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Process Improvement

Intellectt Inc; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in North Haven seeks an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership and daily manufacturing support for multiple product families.

The role emphasizes improving product quality while reducing costs and optimizing processes in a regulated medical device environment. The candidate will collaborate with Production, Quality, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams, perform root cause analyses, and drive CAPA/PFMEA actions with strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in medical devices or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process validation, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with root cause investigations and manufacturing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and daily manufacturing support for multiple product families within manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and improve product quality while reducing manufacturing costs and optimizing processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to investigate manufacturing issues and identify root causes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support process validation activities, manufacturing process development, and equipment improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects related to manufacturing, quality, and process improvement.
• Apply CAPA, PFMEA, and medical device quality system principles as required.

Skills

Root cause investigations

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Medtronic in North Haven seeks an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership and daily manufacturing support for multiple product families.

The role emphasizes improving product quality while reducing costs and optimizing processes in a regulated medical device environment. The candidate will collaborate with Production, Quality, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams, perform root cause analyses, and drive CAPA/PFMEA actions with strong problem-solving