Senior Engineering Manager (AME) - Neurovascular - Irvine, CA (Onsite)
MedtronicAbout the role
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
For over a decade, Medtronic has been at the forefront of transforming stroke care, leading the fight against both acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and hemorrhagic stroke. By equipping physicians with innovative technologies, we empower their expertise to improve patient outcomes and redefine neurovascular care. Our commitment extends beyond medical device development—we actively collaborate with the medical community to drive meaningful advancements in stroke treatment. Together, we are changing the way stroke is managed worldwide, making a lasting difference for the millions of patients affected every day.
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
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Careers That Change Lives
As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a high-performing team of process engineers, driving strategic initiatives that advance manufacturing technologies, enhance operational efficiency, and support new product introductions. You will lead the planning and execution of process development activities across multiple projects, establish strong cross-functional partnerships with R&D, Global Operations, and external collaborators, and align process strategies with broader business objectives. With a focus on innovation, long-term roadmap development, and technical excellence, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing capabilities, improving processes, accelerating product development timelines, and delivering sustainable value for the organization.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Lead a team of 10-12 process engineers, including senior and principal engineers, by providing mentorship, fostering professional growth, and ensuring team alignment with organizational goals.
Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of process development activities to support new product introduction, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with organizational standards on multiple projects
Establish and maintain excellent partnerships with internal & external interfaces such as corporate GOSC OI group, GOSC Engineering leaders, R&D Tech Leads, R&D Managers, CTLs, CTORS, various Mfg. Site engineering leaders
Partner with senior leaders in R&D to align process development efforts with strategic objectives, ensuring successful integration of OU & GOSC efforts with broader business initiatives
Develop, communicate, and implement a comprehensive process and technology roadmap to guide long-term innovation and operational efficiency. Continuously elevating group capabilities and competency
Establish and maintain collaboration with research labs, and other external entities to scout emerging technologies and secure funding for strategic projects involving Manufacturing process and prototype development to reduce product development timelines.
Drive initiatives that advance technology capabilities, improve processes, and achieve cost savings, ensuring sustainable long-term value creation for the organization.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for process development activities, implement improvements, and ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products, select, develop and evaluate personnel to staff projects.
Location: Irvine, CA
Ability to travel up to: <10%
Must Have (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree
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