Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Medtronic; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a manufacturing-focused engineer for an on-site Memphis role focused on continuous improvement across warehousing, labor, and product flow. You will implement automation, develop long-term controls, and work with site leadership to optimize layouts and processes in a 125-person facility.

The role requires a Baccalaureate degree with 4+ years of experience (or higher degrees with corresponding experience) and expertise in lean, six sigma, SAP modules, and automation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience, OR Master's with 2 years relevant experience, OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
• Experience with warehouse automation and simple assembly/packaging automation (robotics preferred).
• Experience with SAP engineering and warehousing modules.
• Experience with DOE, Six Sigma and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling with a focus on automation solutions.
• Designs layout of machines within plant facilities for optimal efficiency.
• Defines sequence of operations and procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• Incorporates inspection and test requirements into production plans using automated vision-based equipment.
• Assesses machinery performance and initiates corrective actions to ensure product quality.
• Develops processes applicable to statistical process control and related techniques.
• Guides engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements for optimal equipment use.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Project management

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Minitab

JMP

3D Modeling Software

SAP engineering

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

This role will be tasked with continuous improvement for multiple areas of a manufacturing plant with focus on warehousing efficiency, manufacturing labor efficiency, as well as product flow efficiency. With other site leadership help, the role will need to be able to implement solutions associated with virtual warehousing systems, site layout/ design, warehousing automation, and simple assembly automation. The person selected will need to be able to use basic lean and six sigma tools to identify root cause and solutions along with using project management tools to implement the solutions and develop long term controls. The manufacturing site is in Memphis, TN and will be an onsite role that reports directly to the site leader.

We embrace supply chain strategies such as postponement and product customization for Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Medical Surgical portfolios. The facility provides comprehensive services in product release for contract manufactured products, product packaging, surgical kitting, device software loading, and custom spinal rod manufacturing. The site plays a critical role in delivering high-quality medical devices and custom solutions across multiple therapeutic areas. The facility encompasses 90,000 square feet and employs approximately 125 staff members who embody a strong commitment to efficient and effective manufacturing operations.

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

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

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling with a focus on automation solutions
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan using automated vision-based equipment and processes
• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working a minimum of 5 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.

Must Have

Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have:

• Experience implementing simple assembly/ packaging automation (Robotics preferred)
• Experience designing, installing, or maintaining warehouse automation
• Experience with SAP engineering and warehousing modules
• Experience onboarding new manufacturing lines associated with simple assembly and/or machining
• Experience in medical device packaging process development
• DFM/ Lean/ Six Sigma belt certification
• Strong experience with statistical analysis and DOE using tools such as Minitab or JMP
• Experience with equipment qualification and process validation using DOTM (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Experience with Transform, Loftware, and TK Central labeling platforms
• Experience supporting product or process transfers between manufacturing sites
• Experience working with SAP Centerpiece, MII, Windchill, Agile MAP
• Proficient with 3D Modeling software for facility or products

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

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.

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. 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.

Further details are available at the link below:

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.