Prin Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Requisition 65128
Category Manufacturing
Business CardioVascular
Division CV SHD - RaD
Location USA-CA-Santa Rosa
Relocation Relocation eligibility to be determined
Job Type Full Time - Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Shift First
Travel Percentage 0%
Experience Required 10+ years
Education Required Bachelor of Engineering
Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


Position Description
* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering position to work in the Structural Heart Disease manufacturing organization.
* Responsible for the support of product development through the various phases of the program.
* Ensures the product meets customer requirements utilizing DFLS tools and developing robust and economically feasible manufacturing processes.
* Develops state of the art equipment to implement new manufacturing technologies.
* Lead the effort in terms of setting up pilot area capabilities that may be required for clinical trial and/or verification builds.
* Develop strategies for Make/Buy decisions and overall manufacturing strategy development.
* Leads transfer of product from development to final manufacturing site.
* This position will work under general direction with some latitude to determine technical objectives of assignments and will require significant interaction with the R&D department during the early phases of the program.
*This position may supervise the activities of lower-level personnel.
Position Responsibilities
* Provides input on product designs and develops manufacturing processes to deliver products with lowest cost, shortest cycle times, and highest quality.
* Utilise DFLS tools where applicable to assist the project in achieving all it goals
* Plans and performs a wide variety of technical tasks to develop robust processes and solve non-routine complex manufacturing problems in an effort to maximize consistency, cost effectiveness, and productivity.
* Work with R&D to develop product specifications
* Assist in project planning and budgeting.
* Oversees the design of all special production machinery (jigs, tools, fixtures, machines, and handling equipment).
* Justifies purchase and coordinates procurement of equipment required for new manufacturing methods.
* Develops sequence of manufacturing operations, tact time and yield requirements and opportunities for fixturing, and/or automation versus manual operation.
* Ensures processes meet agreed, process capability yield and tact time requirements.
* Lead make/buy decisions for components and assembly methods.
* In conjunction with supply chain and vendor quality, develop and execute on plans for vendor selection
* Partners with other departments to ensure that the manufacture and purchase of components meet functional requirements at the lowest possible costs.
* Lead the transfer to the manufacturing site of new products during development cycle.
* Provide technical support for production scale-up or solving related production issues.
* Assists and advises R&D during development on methods to improve manufacturability. Recommends design modification and process changes where advisable to minimize cost and tact time and maximize yields.
* Develops Process Qualification, and Validation Protocols/Reports, Manufacturing Instructions. Performs DOEs as necessary.
* Coordinates the development of the Supply Chain for new products.
Basic Qualifications
* BS in related engineering discipline
* 10+ years experience in manufacturing engineering and product development support.
* Leadership experience via facilitation of a cross-functional team.
* Experience in management of project level and cross-project activities.
* Experience in direct management of a technical activities and/or team
* Advanced math skills and intermediate statistics (process capability, DOE, Gage R&R studies, FMEA, principles, etc.)
* Experience with reading blueprints, ECOs and operating procedures.
* Proficient in computer skills such as MS Office, Medstat, SAP, Agile.
* Thorough understanding of mechanical principles, testing, and manufacturing processes.
* Ability to work independently and resolve issues without direct supervision.
* Ability to handle multiple complex tasks concurrently.
* Strong project management skills
* Thorough understanding of GMPs
* Demonstrated knowledge of the functioning of other related disciplines
* Knowledge and experience with DFLS / DFM.
*Ability to lead interaction with senior external personnel on significant technical matters
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of ISO and Quality System Regulation requirements.
* Experience incorporating new technologies into manufacturing.
* Strong verbal/written communication and influence management skills.
* Strong presentation skills.
* Proven ability to accomplish critical project level objectives in a team environment.
Physical Job Requirements
* Able to stand/sit/walk up to 8 hrs/day
* Able to bend/stoop/reach on a regular basis during the work day
* Able to travel independently to various Medtronic buildings/sites.
* Able to use computer & monitor to develop, review, communicate job-related documentation.
* Able to participate in meetings, conference calls and use telephone.