Senior Manufacturing Engineer - North Haven, CT

COV Covidien LP; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the Stapling product portfolio in North Haven, CT. This role provides technical leadership to sustain manufacturing operations, improve product quality, and advance processes for medical device production.

The position collaborates with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to drive production performance, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives while remaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 2+ years; OR PhD.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, or product sustainment within a regulated production environment.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing or product performance issues.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and support multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, including BPCS.
• Experience using Agile software for change development and change management processes.
• Knowledge of automated or semi-automated inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence and automated assembly processes.
• Experience with stamping, machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, GD&T, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for multiple stapling product families to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production.
• Lead root cause investigations of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement product, process, material, and test method changes to improve quality, manufacturability, and operational performance.
• Execute qualification and validation activities for components, equipment, and manufacturing process changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support production and business objectives.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and performance data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and improve process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, throughput improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support change management activities, documentation updates, and regulatory compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Root cause investigations

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

Change management

GD&T

Agile for change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field

PhD in Engineering, Science, or a technical field

Tools

BPCS ERP

Agile software

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Oct 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

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports the Stapling product portfolio within Medtronic’s surgical technologies manufacturing organization. This role provides technical leadership for sustaining manufacturing operations, improving product quality and manufacturability, reducing cost, and advancing manufacturing processes for medical device production. The position partners closely with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to support production performance, product lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is based in North Haven, Connecticut and requires onsite work five (5) days per week. Minimal travel is expected. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership and manufacturing support for multiple product families within the Stapling portfolio. This role is responsible for sustaining manufacturing processes, driving quality and productivity improvements, supporting product and process changes, and leading investigations that ensure reliable product performance and regulatory compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for multiple stapling product families to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production.
• Lead root cause investigations of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement product, process, material, and test method changes to improve quality, manufacturability, and operational performance.
• Execute qualification and validation activities for components, equipment, and manufacturing process changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Research and Development to support production and business objectives.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and performance data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and improve process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, throughput improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support change management activities, documentation updates, and regulatory compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in Engineering, Science, or a technical field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, or product sustainment within a regulated production environment.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing or product performance issues.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and support multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including Business Planning and Control System (BPCS).
• Experience using Agile software for change development and change management processes.
• Knowledge of automated or semi-automated inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence and automated assembly processes.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including stamping, machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, or product sustainment within a regulated production environment.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing or product performance issues.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and support multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including Business Planning and Control System (BPCS).
• Experience using Agile software for change development and change management processes.
• Knowledge of automated or semi-automated inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence and automated assembly processes.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including stamping, machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

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):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00

• 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 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.
• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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.

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. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.

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