Engineering Program Manager
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 develop innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
About the role
As an Engineering Program Manager within Medtronic's Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, you will lead cross-functional engineering programs that support the development, industrialization, and launch of innovative medical technologies. This fully onsite position is based in Danvers, MA, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our AME development teams and delivering life-changing therapies.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering programs supporting new product development, manufacturing readiness, and technology transfer.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Guide engineering activities from concept through commercialization.
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and engineering solutions.
- Lead technical feasibility assessments and support process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure engineering documentation and technical quality requirements are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinate activities with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to meet program objectives.
- Monitor program performance, resolve technical challenges, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
- Mentor engineering talent and foster collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Preferred: 7+ years of engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, or technical program management experience.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional engineering projects.
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting medical device product development and commercialization.
- Knowledge of Design Controls, FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, or other regulated product development frameworks.
- Experience with manufacturing automation, process development, equipment validation, or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
- Experience leading technology transfers, process scale-up, or manufacturing readiness initiatives.
- PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project management/process improvement certification.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven decision-making approach.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
Pay
Salary range for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico): $142,400 – $213,600 USD. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Benefits
The following benefits are available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance and long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans (Medtronic Incentive Plan)
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time (as required by state law) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.