We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Jan 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will support daily operations, drive efficiencies in current extrusion processes to deliver cost savings, complying with the quality and regulatory policies for components used in life-saving medical devices. 

You will apply deep technical expertise in materials science and manufacturing engineering to support daily operational objectives. You will also analyze, design, and optimize extrusion processes and material applications, in addition to collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and external partners to ensure robust, compliant, and scalable manufacturing solutions. 

 

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

• Manage specific individual project schedules. Lead cross-functional teams on engineering projects to drive continuous improvements. 

• Order, implement and qualify extrusion equipment and tooling. 

• Devise and implement cost savings proposals related to extrusion process and work flow improvements.  

• Execute on process and equipment validations through Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification and Process Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) using statical analysis tools.  

• Provide process engineering support for production problems and engineering runs.  

• Perform root cause investigation and implement corrective actions required as a part of Non Conformance Report.  

• Author and institute written technical specifications, SOP’s through document control system for new and existing processes. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, efficiency, quality, and cost. 

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers as needed. 

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR  

• Advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience 

 
Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with extrusion processes (polymer/plastic or composite), preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment 

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical